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Protaras weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Protaras at a glance

Best time
May – Oct
Warmest month
Aug · 33°
Warmest sea
Aug · 28.3°
Sunshine a year
3,320 h
Rain a year
210 mm
Climate
Dry subtropical
Time zone
UTC+2 / UTC+3
Elevation
9 m

Climate in Protaras

Protaras has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 3,320 hours of sunshine a year, Protaras is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.4 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Live weather

Protaras weather: today and the next 14 days

27°
SunnyFeels like 28° · Wind 11 km/hAs of 10:45 local time
  • Today 29° / 19°
  • 0 % chance of rain
  • 11.0 h of sunshine
  • UV index 6

Sea now26.0 °Cabout as usual for October · waves up to 0.3 m

Today's high is about as usual for October.

The next seven days bring a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs range from 26° to 30°, nights from 19° to 21°. Little or no rain is expected.

  • TodayBeach dayIdeal for the beach and a swim.29° · 0 % rain · wind 15 km/h · sea 26°
  • TomorrowBeach dayIdeal for the beach and a swim.30° · 0 % rain · wind 19 km/h · sea 26°

Best times in the next 24 hours

  • Beach & swimmingtoday 10:00–19:00
  • Sightseeing & walkstoday 10:00–19:00
  • Dinner outsidetoday 18:00–24:00

From the hourly forecast: dry and pleasant; for the beach also sunny, at least 23 °C, a sea of 21 °C or more and waves under 1.5 m.

The next 24 hours

Now25°Sunny0 %

TemperatureChance of rainNightSunset 18:17Sunrise 06:45
  1. Today9 OctSunny29°usually 29°19°0 %100
  2. Tomorrow10 OctPartly cloudy30°usually 29°20°0 %100
  3. Sun11 OctCloudy27°usually 29°21°0 %97
  4. Mon12 OctCloudy27°usually 28°21°13 %100
  5. Tue13 OctCloudy27°usually 28°19°7 %100
  6. Wed14 OctFog29°usually 28°21°25 %84
  7. Thu15 OctFog26°usually 28°19°42 %81
  8. Fri16 OctDrizzle25°usually 28°16°41 %88
  9. Sat17 OctDrizzle24°usually 28°19°47 %80
  10. Sun18 OctDrizzle23°usually 28°18°31 %81
  11. Mon19 OctDrizzle22°usually 27°17°37 %72
  12. Tue20 OctDrizzle23°usually 27°17°20 %85
  13. Wed21 OctSunny24°usually 27°16°10 %94
  14. Thu22 OctCloudy25°usually 27°18°19 %98

Usual daytime high for the time of year

Dashed: from day 8 on, the forecast is less certain

Best days for a holiday: Today, Tomorrow, Mon 12 Oct

  • Beach days: today, tomorrow, Sun 11 Oct, Mon 12 Oct +4 more
  • Good days out: Thu 15 Oct, Fri 16 Oct, Sun 18 Oct, Mon 19 Oct +1 more

Over the next two weeks, days will be 2 °C cooler on average than usual for the time of year.

What to pack for the coming week

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes

From the forecast for the next 7 days; the list for the whole month is further down.

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), rounded by us and refreshed every 30 minutes. Compared with the climate averages 1996–2025. Sources & licences

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Protaras

The best time to visit Protaras is from May 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 May. The wettest month is December with 45 mm of precipitation.

Protaras through the seasons

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

Protaras in spring

Mar – May

65

Good

  • 20–26 °C by day
  • Sea 19 °C
  • 9.3 h of sun a day
  • 10 rainy days in all

Protaras in summer

Jun – Aug

95

Excellent

  • 29–33 °C by day
  • Sea 27 °C
  • 12.2 h of sun a day
  • 1 rainy day in all

Protaras in autumn

Sep – Nov

92

Excellent

  • 23–31 °C by day
  • Sea 25 °C
  • 8.8 h of sun a day
  • 9 rainy days in all

Protaras in winter

Dec – Feb

31

Poor

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

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

May – Nov

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Nov – May

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Find your perfect month

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

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June, September – 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

99

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: May – October

Good forBeach & swimming

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 22°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 28°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 24°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 22°

06:4818:10

Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.

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

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 06:33–07:23 · evening 17:36–18:26
Blue hour
Morning 06:23–06:33 · evening 18:26–18:36

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 Protaras compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 30° at the start of the month to 26° at the end. The sea cools from 27° to 24°. The days get 1.0 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high30°26°
Night-time low21°17°
Sea27°24°
Daylight11.9 h10.8 h

What is the weather like in Protaras in October?

In October, Protaras is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Protaras.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 22 min06:48 – 18:10
UV index
5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
11 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
23 %on averageAll months
Hot days
5 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 %100 %

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

Compare two months in Protaras

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 and June bring similar holiday weather to Protaras (score 99 and 100). In June, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in June. June has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.

October vs June, Protaras
MonthOctoberJune
Holiday weather score99100
Daytime high28°29°
Night-time low20°21°
Sea25.6°24.6°
Sunshine8.7 h12.3 hbetter
Rainy days41better
Rainfall16 mm3 mmbetter
Muggy days11better20

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Protaras month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

27January17° · Sea 18° · 5.8 h

In January, Protaras is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Protaras.

Protaras in January
31February18° · Sea 17° · 6.8 h

In February, Protaras is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Protaras.

Protaras in February
41March20° · Sea 17° · 7.9 h

In March, Protaras is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Protaras.

Protaras in March
64April22° · Sea 18° · 9.1 h

In April, Protaras is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °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 3 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Protaras.

Protaras in April
90May26° · Sea 21° · 10.8 h

In May, Protaras is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Protaras.

Protaras in May
100June29° · Sea 25° · 12.3 h

In June, Protaras is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Protaras.

Protaras in June
94July32° · Sea 27° · 12.4 h

In July, Protaras is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 12.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Protaras.

Protaras in July
91August33° · Sea 28° · 11.9 h

In August, Protaras is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11.9 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 an excellent month for a holiday in Protaras.

Protaras in August
99September31° · Sea 28° · 10.4 h

In September, Protaras is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10.4 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. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Protaras.

Protaras in September
99October28° · Sea 26° · 8.7 h

In October, Protaras is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Protaras.

Protaras in October
77November23° · Sea 23° · 7.2 h

In November, Protaras is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Protaras.

Protaras in November
34December19° · Sea 20° · 5.7 h

In December, Protaras is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Protaras.

Protaras 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 Protaras

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

  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • Hot 24° and more
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 11 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in February (10°), the warmest in August (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 119 days a year, mostly from June to September.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 28°Night 20°Sea 26°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan2717°10°17.5°5.8 h742
FebruaryFeb3118°10°16.8°6.8 h528
MarchMar4120°11°17.2°7.9 h418
AprilApr6422°14°18.4°9.1 h316
MayMay9026°17°21.1°10.8 h312
JuneJun10029°21°24.6°12.3 h13
JulyJul9432°24°27.3°12.4 h01
AugustAug9133°24°28.3°11.9 h01
SeptemberSep9931°22°27.6°10.4 h15
OctoberOct9928°20°25.6°8.7 h416
NovemberNov7723°16°22.5°7.2 h524
DecemberDec3419°12°19.6°5.7 h745

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

35.01° N, 34.06° E · 9 m · Asia/Famagusta

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Protaras

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

Sea temperature right now26.0°C
  • about as usual for October
  • 0.8 °C cooler than a week ago
  • In a week: around 25.5 °C
Last 7 daysForecastAverage for October 25.6°
  • 2 Oct: 26.8 °C
  • 3 Oct: 26.7 °C
  • 4 Oct: 26.6 °C
  • 5 Oct: 26.4 °C
  • 6 Oct: 26.2 °C
  • 7 Oct: 26.2 °C
  • 8 Oct: 26.1 °C
  • 9 Oct: 26.0 °C
  • 10 Oct: 25.9 °C
  • 11 Oct: 25.9 °C
  • 12 Oct: 25.9 °C
  • 13 Oct: 25.9 °C
  • 14 Oct: 25.7 °C
  • 15 Oct: 25.5 °C

Daily means from the Open-Meteo marine model (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 30 minutes; not a measurement at the beach. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (Météo-France).

Wind & waves this week

Highest wind, gusts and waves per day, with a rough guide for water sports.

  1. Today9 Oct15 km/hgusts 340.3 m
  2. Tomorrow10 Oct19 km/hgusts 390.5 m
  3. Sun11 Oct14 km/hgusts 320.5 m
  4. Mon12 Oct9 km/hgusts 190.2 m
  5. Tue13 Oct13 km/hgusts 290.1 m
  6. Wed14 Oct7 km/hgusts 170.2 m
  7. Thu15 Oct25 km/hgusts 480.5 m
  • Calm: good for swimming, snorkelling and paddle boarding
  • Steady strong wind: kitesurfing and windsurfing

Rough guide from the forecast; always check local conditions and flags on the beach. Waves: Open-Meteo marine model (CC BY 4.0) with wave models of DWD, Météo-France, ECMWF and NOAA.

Sea in October25.6°Cpleasant

8 in 10 years: 24.5 – 26.5 °C

Swimming season: May – Nov

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 25.6°8 in 10 years 24.5° – 26.5°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Protaras ranges from 16.8 °C in February to 28.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to November.

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 27.6 and 29.0 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan17.5°16.6°18.4°fresh
FebruaryFeb16.8°16.0°17.6°cold
MarchMar17.2°16.5°17.9°fresh
AprilApr18.4°17.7°19.2°fresh
MayMay21.1°20.4°22.1°refreshing
JuneJun24.6°23.7°25.1°pleasant
JulyJul27.3°26.5°27.9°warm
AugustAug28.3°27.6°29.0°warm
SeptemberSep27.6°26.8°28.4°warm
OctoberOct25.6°24.5°26.5°pleasant
NovemberNov22.5°21.3°23.6°refreshing
DecemberDec19.6°18.7°20.5°fresh
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Protaras

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

Per year
3,320 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 12.4 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 5.7 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 Protaras, 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 Protaras: 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
210 mm on 40 days
Wettest month
Dec · 45 mm
Driest month
Aug · 1 mm
OctoberRainy days 4Rainfall 16 mm

In October, Protaras has about 4 rainy days with 16 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Protaras

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

UV today
6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
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 Protaras

How breezy and how cloudy Protaras 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
Jan · 18 km/h
Calmest month
Oct · 14 km/h
OctoberWind 14 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Protaras typically peaks at 14 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
25 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 3 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 45 %
OctoberCloud cover 23 %Sunshine 8.7 h

In October, cloud covers on average 23 % of the sky over Protaras: 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 Protaras

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

Hot days a year
103 days
Hottest month
Aug · 33 °C
Hot months
Jul – Sep

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 5Daytime high 28 °C

In October, Protaras has about 5 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °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 Protaras

Weather for your travel dates

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

Protaras 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.

Protaras has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 31).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    57

    Fair

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 8.7 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    92

    Excellent

    • 27 °C by day
    • Sea 22 °C
    • 11.1 h of sun a day
    • 2 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    92

    Excellent

    • 32 °C by day
    • Sea 28 °C
    • 12.1 h of sun a day
    • 0 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    99

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 8.7 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    31

    Poor

    • 18 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 5.8 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 4 h 30 min
Distance
3,290 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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Protaras vs Ayia Napa

In October the holiday weather in Protaras and Ayia Napa is about equally good (score 99 vs 99). During the day it is about as warm in Ayia Napa as in Protaras. The sea is about equally warm.

Protaras vs Ayia Napa, in October
in OctoberProtarasAyia Napa
Holiday weather score9999
Daytime high28°28°
Sea26°26°
Sunshine9 h9 h
Rainy days44
Best timeMay – OctMay – Oct

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OctoberProtaras 28°Ayia Napa 28°
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In October, Protaras ranks 3 of 9 destinations in this country.

  1. Limassol29°25°100
  2. 2Paphos27°25°100
  3. 3ProtarasThis page28°26°99
  4. 4Ayia Napa28°26°99
  5. 5Paralimni28°26°99
  6. 6Larnaca28°25°99
  7. 7Famagusta28°26°98
  8. 8Kyrenia30°25°98
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Frequently asked questions about Protaras

When is the best time to visit Protaras?

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

How warm is the sea in Protaras?

The sea temperature in Protaras ranges from 16.8 °C in February to 28.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to November.

Can you swim in Protaras in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming.

What is the warmest month in Protaras?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 17 °C.

When does it rain most in Protaras?

The wettest month is December with 45 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 1 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Protaras get?

Protaras gets around 3,320 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.4 hours a day; in December there are 5.7 hours a day.

What time zone is Protaras in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Protaras?

A nonstop flight from London to Protaras takes about 4 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,290 km.

Which school holidays are best for Protaras?

Protaras has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 31). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 57, May half-term 92, summer holidays 92, October half-term 99, Christmas holidays 31.