Today's weather for Ayia Napa, Cyprus5th Jul 2009 18:00

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Weather Overview for Ayia Napa

Ayia Napa lies near Cape Greco on the eastern side of Cyprus.  Lying just south of Famagusta, Ayia Napa has an enjoyable Mediterranean climate of long summers and short mild winters.

The peak summer months (also the peak tourist months) see average daily highs of 32ºC, while the shoulder summer months of June and September see a slightly cooler, but still very hot, high of 30ºC. The average temperature throughout the season is about 25 to 26ºC, and it tends to fall to a pleasant 20ºC at night.

Rain is nonexistent during the summer months. June very, very occasionally sees a small sprinkle but rainfall is typically a winter affair.

October sees an average high of 27ºC which falls to 22ºC by November. October is a great time to visit as daytimes are gorgeously hot while night times, falling to 16ºC, are refreshing without being cold. November is much the same but slightly cooler. Rainfall increases throughout the autumn season but not enough to worry about. Showers are short if quite heavy and shouldn’t disrupt your stay for long.

December sees the most rain of the year, averaging 80 mm for the month. The average daily temperature for the month is 14ºC, before cooling down to 12ºC come January and February. Evenings can get chilly and you’ll need a coat to stay warm - the average minimum for the winter months sits at 7ºC to 8ºC. Day time highs don’t fall below an average of 16ºC and sunny days can see it soaring up to 20ºC. The whole of winter is prone to wet and windy weather with sunny intervals. Sunshine levels remain good at 5 hours per day.

In the spring months average temperatures start off at 14ºC in March before rising to an average of 21ºC by May. March is the wettest month in spring after which it dries out significantly; rainfall drops to minimal levels by May. Spring is generally warm and bright though it can be a little unpredictable.

The shoulder seasons of Spring and Autumn are enjoyable times to visit Ayia Napa as it is less crowded and not uncomfortably hot. Spring sees slightly more rain than autumn and autumn is generally a touch warmer. If visiting in spring or autumn, May or September would be the best times to visit (though September is really considered to be the fourth month of summer).

Ayia Napa was a small fishing village back in the day, but boy has it changed! In recent years the town has become one of Europe’s biggest clubbing districts with an ever-expanding music scene. Many of the world’s top DJs play regularly in the beachside venues which include some of Europe’s premier night clubs. It now welcomes a quarter of a million clubbers each summer.

Ayia Napa is home to superb golden sand beaches - the most famous being Fig Tree Bay. It’s not all parties and explosive nightlife; the town also has a rich heritage and an array of cultural activities if you care to search. It is best to visit off peak if this is really the reason you’re going to Ayia! Cape Greco lies to the east, where you can jump from the rocks into the crystal ocean (at your own risk!), a particularly enjoyable experience if you dare as the ocean is only a few degrees cooler than the air temperature.

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