Nicosia Weather History
Cyprus · Europe · Weather data 1976–today
Nicosia sits 3915km from the equator, 170m above sea level. That combination gives it a hot, dry climate with brief light rain (Hot semi-arid climate). Its record high is 43.1°C, set 2010-08-01, its record low 1.1°C, set 1997-02-05.
Data through September 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nicosia
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Nicosia?
The highest temperature in this record for Nicosia is 43.1°C, measured on 2010-08-01. That is a recorded daily value from Nicosia's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Nicosia?
The lowest temperature in this record for Nicosia is 1.1°C, measured on 1997-02-05. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Nicosia get a year?
Nicosia averages 342mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 57 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Nicosia?
On 2020-03-13, 45.8mm fell on Nicosia, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 13% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Nicosia get a year?
Nicosia averages 4110 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 11.3 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Nicosia?
Across the summer months Nicosia averages a daytime high near 34.6°C, while winter nights average 8.4°C. The seasons here are set from Nicosia's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Nicosia?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Nicosia is 42 km/h, on 2022-03-03. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
