Climate Insights for Larnaca
Δήμος Λάρνακας, Cyprus
Climate Overview
The climate in Larnaca is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 293 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 54 mm of rainfall. Larnaca is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.The climate in Larnaca is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 70°F and approximately 11.5 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 2.1 in of rainfall. Larnaca is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 48°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Larnaca vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 31°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Larnaca vary considerably across the year, with a 48°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 96°F and an average of 87°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 48°F and an average of 54°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Larnaca is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 293 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 24 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 54 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 mm. That's 53 mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Larnaca is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 11.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.9 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 2.1 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 2.1 in less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Larnaca is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Larnaca is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 5mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Larnaca is during April, May, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 25 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 9°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Larnaca is during April, May, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 1 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 96°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 48°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Larnaca based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Larnaca based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.