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Morphou weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Morphou at a glance

Best time
May – Jun, Sep – Oct
Warmest month
Jul · 36°
Warmest sea
Aug · 28.6°
Sunshine a year
3,290 h
Rain a year
388 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+2 / UTC+3
Elevation
48 m

Climate in Morphou

Morphou has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while January is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 3,290 hours of sunshine a year, Morphou is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.4 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Morphou

The best time to visit Morphou is from May to June and from September to October. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from May to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to April. From June to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. The wettest month is December with 70 mm of precipitation.

Morphou through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Morphou in spring

Mar – May

68

Good

  • 20–29 °C by day
  • Sea 19 °C
  • 9.2 h of sun a day
  • 15 rainy days in all

Morphou in summer

Jun – Aug

80

Excellent

  • 33–36 °C by day
  • Sea 27 °C
  • 12.1 h of sun a day
  • 3 rainy days in all

Morphou in autumn

Sep – Nov

88

Excellent

  • 23–33 °C by day
  • Sea 25 °C
  • 8.7 h of sun a day
  • 14 rainy days in all

Morphou in winter

Dec – Feb

27

Poor

  • 17–19 °C by day
  • Sea 18 °C
  • 6.0 h of sun a day
  • 26 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

May – Nov

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Nov – Apr

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Jun – Sep

Highs of 33 °C or more

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Morphou for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: October

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

96

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: May – June, September – October

Good forBeach & swimming

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 20°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 28°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 23°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 21°

06:5318:14

Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 06:37–07:27 · evening 17:40–18:30
Blue hour
Morning 06:27–06:37 · evening 18:30–18:40

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Morphou compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 31° at the start of the month to 26° at the end. The sea cools from 26° to 24°. The days get 1.0 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high31°26°
Night-time low19°15°
Sea26°24°
Daylight11.9 h10.8 h

What is the weather like in Morphou in October?

In October, Morphou is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 38 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Morphou.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 21 min06:53 – 18:14
UV index
5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
7 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
24 %on averageAll months
Hot days
11 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %95 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %87 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty

Compare two months in Morphou

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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October has the better holiday weather in Morphou: score 96 against 90. In June, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in June. June has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.

October vs June, Morphou
MonthOctoberJune
Holiday weather score96better90
Daytime high29°33°
Night-time low17°20°
Sea25.3°24.5°
Sunshine8.7 h12.3 hbetter
Rainy days61better
Rainfall38 mm5 mmbetter
Muggy days7better8

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Morphou month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

23January17° · Sea 17° · 5.7 h

In January, Morphou is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Morphou.

Morphou in January
27February18° · Sea 17° · 6.7 h

In February, Morphou is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Morphou.

Morphou in February
40March20° · Sea 17° · 7.8 h

In March, Morphou is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Morphou.

Morphou in March
74April24° · Sea 18° · 9.1 h

In April, Morphou is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 30 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Morphou.

Morphou in April
89May29° · Sea 21° · 10.6 h

In May, Morphou is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Morphou.

Morphou in May
90June33° · Sea 25° · 12.3 h

In June, Morphou is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Morphou.

Morphou in June
74July36° · Sea 28° · 12.4 h

In July, Morphou is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 12.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Morphou.

Morphou in July
76August36° · Sea 29° · 11.7 h

In August, Morphou is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Morphou.

Morphou in August
90September33° · Sea 28° · 10.3 h

In September, Morphou is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Morphou.

Morphou in September
96October29° · Sea 25° · 8.7 h

In October, Morphou is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 38 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Morphou.

Morphou in October
77November23° · Sea 22° · 7.1 h

In November, Morphou is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Morphou.

Morphou in November
30December19° · Sea 19° · 5.6 h

In December, Morphou is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 19.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Morphou.

Morphou in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Morphou

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 7 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (7°), the warmest in July (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from January to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 79 days a year, mostly from July to September.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 29°Night 17°Sea 25°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan2317°7°17.4°5.7 h970
FebruaryFeb2718°7°16.7°6.7 h850
MarchMar4020°9°17.0°7.8 h638
AprilApr7424°12°18.2°9.1 h530
MayMay8929°16°21.0°10.6 h427
JuneJun9033°20°24.5°12.3 h15
JulyJul7436°23°27.6°12.4 h12
AugustAug7636°23°28.6°11.7 h14
SeptemberSep9033°20°27.5°10.3 h311
OctoberOct9629°17°25.3°8.7 h638
NovemberNov7723°12°22.4°7.1 h543
DecemberDec3019°9°19.4°5.6 h970

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

35.20° N, 32.99° E · 48 m · Asia/Nicosia

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Morphou

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October25.3°Cpleasant

8 in 10 years: 24.4 – 26.1 °C

Swimming season: May – Nov

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 25.3°8 in 10 years 24.4° – 26.1°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Morphou ranges from 16.7 °C in February to 28.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to November.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From December to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 28.2 and 29.1 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan17.4°16.7°18.4°fresh
FebruaryFeb16.7°16.1°17.3°cold
MarchMar17.0°16.3°17.8°fresh
AprilApr18.2°17.6°18.8°fresh
MayMay21.0°20.3°21.8°refreshing
JuneJun24.5°23.8°25.2°pleasant
JulyJul27.6°26.8°28.2°warm
AugustAug28.6°28.2°29.1°warm
SeptemberSep27.5°26.8°28.5°warm
OctoberOct25.3°24.4°26.1°pleasant
NovemberNov22.4°21.0°23.3°refreshing
DecemberDec19.4°18.7°20.3°fresh
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Morphou

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
3,290 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 12.4 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 5.6 h a day
OctoberSunshine 8.7 hDaylight 11.4 hShare of daylight 76 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 8.7 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Morphou, 76 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Morphou: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
388 mm on 57 days
Wettest month
Dec · 70 mm
Driest month
Jul · 2 mm
OctoberRainy days 6Rainfall 38 mm

In October, Morphou has about 6 rainy days with 38 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Morphou

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 25 min
Fair skin
about 30 min
Light brown skin
about 45 min
Olive skin
about 60 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Morphou

How breezy and how cloudy Morphou is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
17 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 18 km/h
Calmest month
Oct · 15 km/h
OctoberWind 15 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Morphou typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
26 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 2 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 45 %
OctoberCloud cover 24 %Sunshine 8.7 h

In October, cloud covers on average 24 % of the sky over Morphou: mostly sunny, with about 8.7 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Morphou

How often the day gets hot in Morphou (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
139 days
Hottest month
Jul · 36 °C
Hot months
Jun – Sep

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 11Daytime high 29 °C

In October, Morphou has about 11 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Planning a trip to Morphou

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Morphou in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Morphou has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 27).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    64

    Good

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 8.7 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    89

    Excellent

    • 30 °C by day
    • Sea 22 °C
    • 10.9 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    75

    Good

    • 36 °C by day
    • Sea 28 °C
    • 11.9 h of sun a day
    • 1 rainy day a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • October half-term

    Oct

    96

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 29 °C by day
    • Sea 25 °C
    • 8.7 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    27

    Poor

    • 18 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 5.7 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 4 h 20 min
Distance
3,210 km
Time zone
UTC+3
Jet lag
Hardly any (under 3 h)

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Good to know: Cyprus

Currency
Euro (EUR)
Languages
Greek, Turkish
Sockets
Type G · 240 V
Traffic
Drives on the left
Dialling code
+357
Emergency number
112

UK plugs fit

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Morphou vs Nicosia

In October the holiday weather in Morphou and Nicosia is about equally good (score 96 vs 97). During the day it is about as warm in Nicosia as in Morphou.

Morphou vs Nicosia, in October
in OctoberMorphouNicosia
Holiday weather score9697
Daytime high29°29°
Sea25°no sea nearby
Sunshine9 h9 h
Rainy days66
Best timeMay – Jun, Sep – OctMar – Apr, Nov

Through the year

OctoberMorphou 29°Nicosia 29°
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In October, Morphou ranks 11 of 12 destinations in this country.

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  2. 2Limassol29°25°100
  3. 3Pegeia26°25°100
  4. 4Paphos27°25°100
  5. 5Larnaca28°25°99
  6. 6Paralimni28°26°99
  7. 7Ayia Napa28°26°99
  8. 8Protaras28°26°99
  9. 11MorphouThis page29°25°96
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Frequently asked questions about Morphou

When is the best time to visit Morphou?

The best time to visit Morphou is from May to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Morphou?

The sea temperature in Morphou ranges from 16.7 °C in February to 28.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to November.

Can you swim in Morphou in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming.

What is the warmest month in Morphou?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 17 °C.

When does it rain most in Morphou?

The wettest month is December with 70 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 2 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Morphou get?

Morphou gets around 3,290 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.4 hours a day; in December there are 5.6 hours a day.

What time zone is Morphou in?

Morphou is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Morphou?

A nonstop flight from London to Morphou takes about 4 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,210 km.

Which school holidays are best for Morphou?

Morphou has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 27). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 64, May half-term 89, summer holidays 75, October half-term 96, Christmas holidays 27.