Cyprus Capital
Best time to visit Nicosia
Go inMarch–April and October
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Cross the Green Line on foot at Ledra Street.
See Nicosia on the globeNicosia month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Mixed | 16°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| February | Good | 17°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| March | Great | 20°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| April | Great | 25°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| May | Great | 30°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| June | Poor | 34°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| July | Poor | 37°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| August | Poor | 37°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| September | Mixed | 33°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| October | Great | 28°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| November | Great | 22°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| December | Good | 17°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
Good to know
- Flights to Nicosia are usually cheapest in October–March. The catch: November–February are rainy.
- Crowds and prices peak in July–August, so book early.
- Highs pass 35°C in July–August.
Nicosia is the last divided capital in Europe.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Nicosia?
The best time to visit Nicosia is March–April and October. Cross the Green Line on foot at Ledra Street.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Nicosia?
Flights are usually cheapest in October–March, when demand is lowest.
When is Nicosia busiest?
Nicosia is busiest in July–August.
What is the weather like in Nicosia?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 37°C, and January the coolest at 16°C. The wettest period is November–February.
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