Weather in Lefke in May: temperature, climate, what to do?

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Lefke in May in summary

Ideal weather

Min 22°C Max 24°C 53 mm 4 day(s) 63% 9% 23°C UV 6 13.9 h/day

Best activities in May

Beach and swimmingCultural visits and heritageFamily and attractionsDiving and snorkeling

Practical guidelines

High crowding 04:45 18:45

Hourly weather

Average weather in Lefke in May 2027

Ideal weather

The weather in Lefke in May 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in May. This allows you to forecast the weather in May 2027. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

From 1st to 31 May 2027

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

24 days out of 31 (77%)

18.6°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

4 days out of 31 (12%)

Moderate rain at times

2 days out of 31 (6%)

Cloudy

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

24 days out of 31 (77%)

18.4°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

4 days out of 31 (12%)

Moderate rain at times

3 days out of 31 (9%)

Cloudy

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

25 days out of 31 (80%)

21.8°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

3 days out of 31 (9%)

Moderate rain at times

2 days out of 31 (6%)

Heavy rain

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

23 days out of 31 (74%)

24.0°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

4 days out of 31 (12%)

Moderate rain at times

4 days out of 31 (12%)

Heavy rain

1 days out of 31 (3%)

12h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

22 days out of 31 (70%)

24.2°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

4 days out of 31 (12%)

Moderate rain at times

3 days out of 31 (9%)

Heavy rain

2 days out of 31 (6%)

15h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

22 days out of 31 (70%)

23.3°C

Other common conditions

Moderate rain at times

4 days out of 31 (12%)

Partly Cloudy

4 days out of 31 (12%)

Heavy rain

1 days out of 31 (3%)

18h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

24 days out of 31 (77%)

20.5°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

2 days out of 31 (6%)

Moderate rain at times

2 days out of 31 (6%)

Heavy rain

2 days out of 31 (6%)

21h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

25 days out of 31 (80%)

19.2°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

4 days out of 31 (12%)

Moderate rain at times

2 days out of 31 (6%)

Heavy rain

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Climate

Climate of Lefke in May

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Lefke in May.

Temperatures and rain in Lefke in May

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in May.

Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of May is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.

Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.

Average rainfall

About the climate in Lefke in May

The climate of Lefke in May is humid. An average of 53 mm precipitation is recorded over 9 days. The situation is wetter than the previous month: in April, an average of 44 mm is recorded over 10 days.

Temperatures are warm in Lefke in May. The average maximum temperature reaches 24°C, while the minimum falls to about 22°C. The month's average temperature is 23°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Lefke in May: 36°C as a maximum in 2020 and 14°C as a minimum in 2020.

In May, the days last on average 14:00 in Lefke. The sun rises around 04:45 and sets around 18:45.

With ideal weather, the month of May is a recommended month to travel to Lefke in Cyprus.

In May, the most favorable activities in Lefke are: Beach and swimming, Cultural visits and heritage, Family and attractions, Diving and snorkeling, Watersports, Nature and landscapes, Gastronomy and Boat trip and cruise.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Lefke in May

Check the seasonal normals in Lefke in May and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026

Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025

Weather data	April	May	June
Outside temperature
Average temperature	18.9°C	23.0°C	26.5°C
Maximum temperature	20.4°C	24.4°C	27.9°C
Minimum temperature	17.4°C	21.6°C	25.1°C
Record maximum temperature	29.0°C (2021)	36.0°C (2020)	34.0°C (2009)
Record low temperature	9.0°C (2021)	14.0°C (2020)	16.0°C (2020)
Number of days at +30°	0 day(s) (0%)	2 day(s) (6%)	8 day(s) (27%)
Number of days at +18°	26 day(s) (87%)	31 day(s) (100%)	30 day(s) (100%)
Number of days below 0°	0 day(s) (0%)	0 day(s) (0%)	0 day(s) (0%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average)	18.0°C	21.0°C	24.8°C
Sea temperature (minimum)	16.3°C	18.6°C	22.5°C
Sea temperature (maximum)	19.4°C	23.2°C	27.2°C
Wind
Wind speed	19 km/h	19 km/h	20 km/h
Wind temperature	17.2°C	21.7°C	25.1°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation	43.8 mm	53.4 mm	23.4 mm
Number of days with precipitation	10 day(s) (33%)	9 day(s) (29%)	6 day(s) (20%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm)	4 day(s) (13%)	4 day(s) (12%)	2 day(s) (5%)
Record precipitation in one day	27.2 mm (2017)	26.7 mm (2014)	18.0 mm (2012)
Other weather data
Humidity	66%	63%	62%
Visibility	9.8 km	9.8 km	9.9 km
Cloud cover	15%	9%	4%
UV index	5	6	7
Daily sunshine	13h	14h	14h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time	05h17	04h45	04h34
Sunset time	18h21	18h45	19h05
Day length	13h04	14h00	14h31
Our opinion on the climate in May
The review of Where And When	ideal weather	ideal weather	ideal weather

Activities and events

What to do in Lefke in May?

Best activities in May

Beach and swimmingCultural visits and heritageFamily and attractionsDiving and snorkelingWatersportsNature and landscapesGastronomyBoat trip and cruise

Observed weather

What was the weather like in Lefke in May last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Lefke in May 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.	Sun.
			1 Patchy rain nearby 15°C20°C0.1 mm	2 Patchy rain nearby 13°C19°C0.3 mm	3 Patchy rain nearby 13°C20°C0.3 mm	4 Cloudy 15°C21°C0.1 mm
5 Clear/Sunny 16°C24°C0.0 mm	6 Clear/Sunny 16°C23°C0.0 mm	7 Clear/Sunny 18°C25°C0.0 mm	8 Clear/Sunny 20°C26°C0.0 mm	9 Clear/Sunny 20°C29°C0.0 mm	10 Clear/Sunny 21°C29°C0.0 mm	11 Patchy rain nearby 22°C31°C0.1 mm
12 Clear/Sunny 20°C29°C0.0 mm	13 Clear/Sunny 19°C25°C0.0 mm	14 Cloudy 16°C24°C0.0 mm	15 Clear/Sunny 17°C24°C0.0 mm	16 Clear/Sunny 18°C23°C0.0 mm	17 Clear/Sunny 22°C29°C0.0 mm	18 Clear/Sunny 24°C29°C0.0 mm
19 Clear/Sunny 17°C26°C0.0 mm	20 Clear/Sunny 18°C24°C0.0 mm	21 Clear/Sunny 19°C26°C0.0 mm	22 Clear/Sunny 21°C30°C0.0 mm	23 Clear/Sunny 22°C32°C0.0 mm	24 Clear/Sunny 21°C28°C0.0 mm	25 Clear/Sunny 22°C29°C0.0 mm
26 Clear/Sunny 23°C31°C0.0 mm	27 Clear/Sunny 20°C26°C0.0 mm	28 Clear/Sunny 17°C25°C0.0 mm	29 Clear/Sunny 18°C25°C0.0 mm	30 Clear/Sunny 18°C23°C0.0 mm	31 Clear/Sunny 18°C25°C0.9 mm

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Lefke in May: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Yes, this is one of the best times. The weather conditions are ideal in Lefke in May, which places this month 2th out of 12. Expect, however, more crowds and higher prices.

Expect an average of 24°C during the day and 22°C at night, with about 53 mm of precipitation spread over 4 rainy days.

The sea is only 21°C on average in May. Swimming is still possible, but it will be cool.

Expect about 13.9 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Beach and swimming, Cultural visits and heritage, Family and attractions and Diving and snorkeling. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in High crowding, with an index of 54/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

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Average weather in Lefke in May 2027

Climate of Lefke in May

Temperatures and rain in Lefke in May

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Monthly precipitation

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Seasonal normals of Lefke in May

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