Cyprus offers warm seas and easing crowds in September

Nicosia, Cyprus. September remains very much a summer month in Cyprus, with coastal daytime temperatures typically reaching 29–32°C and sea temperatures of around 28–29°C. The month can offer warm weather and better value as the family-heavy August peak eases.

Temperatures vary by region

Weather conditions differ significantly between the coast, the central plain and the mountains. Paphos is generally the coolest of the main coastal destinations, while Larnaca and the southeast are warmer.

Long-term September normals from the Cyprus Department of Meteorology put daytime temperatures at about 29°C at Paphos Airport, 30.9°C at Larnaca Airport, 33.5°C at Athalassa in Nicosia and 24.6°C at mountain Prodromos.

Inland Nicosia regularly reaches the mid-30s, while higher parts of the Troodos mountains can be around 8–10°C cooler during the day.

Warm sea and fewer visitors

Sea temperatures are around 28–29°C in September, close to their warmest point of the year, although they vary by coast, conditions and year.

Cyprus remains busy during the month, particularly in the main resorts, but visitor numbers ease after the European school holidays. Accommodation prices generally soften and beaches become easier to enjoy.

Rainfall remains limited

Rain remains unusual on the coast. Long-term September rainfall normals are only a few millimetres at the main coastal stations, although isolated thunderstorms can occasionally bring a large amount of rain in a short period.

The figures are climate averages rather than forecasts. Individual Septembers can be considerably hotter, with temperatures above 35°C possible, particularly inland.