Sun, sea & sand

Protaras weather in May

Temperature, sea and sunshine in May: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

90

Holiday weather in May

Excellent

Best time to visit: May – October

What is the weather like in Protaras in May?

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.

May compared

How the weather changes from April to June. Tap a month to open it.

AprilAprMayMayJuneJun
Score6490100
Day22°26°29°
Night14°17°21°
Sea18°21°25°
Sun9.1 h10.8 h12.3 h
Rain days331

More details for May

Daylight
13 h 58 min05:41 – 19:39
UV index
10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
21 %on averageAll months
Hot days
1 day30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %59 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
  • 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 May

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

Protaras in May: quick answers

Is Protaras hot in May?

Warm rather than hot: in May, daytime highs in Protaras average 26 °C and nights cool to about 17 °C.

Can you swim in Protaras in May?

Yes. In May the sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim.

Does it rain much in Protaras in May?

Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total.

Protaras month by month

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