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Nicosia in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Nicosia in May 2027? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether May is a good month to travel to Nicosia, Cyprus.

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Nicosia in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Nicosia in May in summary
Ideal weather
Min 23°C Max 27°C 40 mm 3 day(s) 56% 11% UV 6 13.9 h/day
Best activities in May
Cultural visits and heritageNature and landscapesNightlifeGastronomy
Practical guidelines
High crowding Moderate prices 04:42 18:43
Hourly weather

Average weather in Nicosia in May 2027

Ideal weather

The weather in Nicosia 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.

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Climate

Climate of Nicosia in May

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

Temperatures and rain in Nicosia in May

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in May.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

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Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

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Average rainfall

About the climate in Nicosia in May

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Nicosia in May

Check the seasonal normals in Nicosia 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
Month analyzed
May
Weather data April May June
Outside temperature
Average temperature 19.9°C 24.5°C 28.4°C
Maximum temperature 21.8°C 26.5°C 30.4°C
Minimum temperature 18.0°C 22.6°C 26.4°C
Record maximum temperature 30.0°C
(2021)
36.0°C
(2020)
37.0°C
(2014)
Record low temperature 10.0°C
(2021)
16.0°C
(2020)
18.0°C
(2020)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
6 day(s)
(19%)
17 day(s)
(57%)
Number of days at +18° 28 day(s)
(93%)
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%)
Wind
Wind speed 15 km/h 14 km/h 14 km/h
Wind temperature 17.9°C 22.6°C 26.4°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 32.8 mm 40.0 mm 15.2 mm
Number of days with precipitation 9 day(s)
(30%)
9 day(s)
(29%)
5 day(s)
(17%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 2 day(s)
(8%)
3 day(s)
(9%)
1 day(s)
(3%)
Record precipitation in one day 15.8 mm
(2011)
31.0 mm
(2012)
14.5 mm
(2012)
Other weather data
Humidity 62% 56% 53%
Visibility 9.9 km 9.9 km 10.0 km
Cloud cover 17% 11% 5%
UV index 5 6 7
Daily sunshine 13h 14h 14h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h15 04h42 04h31
Sunset time 18h19 18h43 19h03
Day length 13h04 14h01 14h32
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 Nicosia in May?

Best activities in May
Cultural visits and heritageNature and landscapesNightlifeGastronomy
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Nicosia in May last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Cloudy
17°C23°C0.2 mm
2
Cloudy
13°C22°C0.0 mm
3
Cloudy
14°C21°C5.7 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
13°C23°C2.7 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
16°C24°C0.0 mm
6
Clear/Sunny
14°C25°C0.0 mm
7
Clear/Sunny
13°C27°C0.0 mm
8
Partly Cloudy
15°C29°C0.0 mm
9
Clear/Sunny
17°C30°C0.0 mm
10
Overcast
19°C35°C0.0 mm
11
Clear/Sunny
22°C33°C0.0 mm
12
Clear/Sunny
19°C30°C0.0 mm
13
Overcast
20°C26°C2.6 mm
14
Cloudy
17°C25°C0.0 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
16°C26°C0.0 mm
16
Clear/Sunny
16°C27°C0.0 mm
17
Clear/Sunny
18°C35°C0.0 mm
18
Clear/Sunny
21°C28°C0.2 mm
19
Clear/Sunny
17°C30°C0.0 mm
20
Clear/Sunny
16°C29°C0.0 mm
21
Clear/Sunny
16°C32°C0.0 mm
22
Overcast
22°C32°C0.0 mm
23
Clear/Sunny
23°C35°C0.0 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
19°C33°C0.0 mm
25
Clear/Sunny
24°C33°C0.0 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
25°C35°C0.2 mm
27
Clear/Sunny
21°C27°C0.0 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
20°C27°C0.0 mm
29
Clear/Sunny
20°C28°C0.0 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
20°C26°C0.3 mm
31
Clear/Sunny
19°C25°C0.3 mm
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Where to go near Nicosia in May?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Nicosia 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 Nicosia in May, which places this month 2th out of 12. Expect, however, more crowds and higher prices.

Expect an average of 27°C during the day and 23°C at night, with about 40 mm of precipitation spread over 3 rainy days.

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

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Cultural visits and heritage, Nature and landscapes, Nightlife and Gastronomy. 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 60/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

Prices are average: level Moderate prices, with an index of 56/100, including flights and accommodation.

The most favorable months in Nicosia are: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
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