Cyprus Weather
26/05/2008

MONTH                     AIR                    SEA
                            Temperature C        Temperature C
January                       16.6                      16.4
February                     16.0                      16.9
March                         18.4                      17.3
April                            22.8                     18.6
May                            27.2                      21.0
June                            30.5                      24.0
July                             33.3                      26.3
August                        33.6                      27.7
September                  30.8                      26.6
October                      27.3                      25.1
November                   22.9                     21.9
December                   19.2                     18.9
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The climate of Cyprus never fails to delight her visitors, and every season has a charm and beauty of its own. In summer, sandy beaches and clear turquoise waters beckon swimmers and provide the perfect conditions for sailing, skiing and all watersports under the sun. Yet a complete contrast awaits in the cool, pine covered mountains of Troodos, with delightful hill resorts and traditional hotels.

As the land mellows in autumn there s a wonderful clarity of air on those balmy days, still warmed by the brilliant Cyprus sun. The sea temperature is still high after the long hot summer, and for some this is the best season of all The Cyprus winter is short and mild, with average daytime temperatures around 16c This season brings some much-needed rain to the land, but most of its days are bright and sunny. And there is a short snow season on the mountains from January to March, with fun to be had by all ages from tobogganers to serious skiers. During winter one is able to bask on a sandy beach and within an hour embark on a skiing adventure in the Troodos mountains.

In springtime the island takes on an enchanting beauty. The countryside is set ablaze as glorious wild flowers and fragrant blossoms burst into life to delight the eye with their stunning colours. Bright poppies, yellow daisies and pastel anemonies present their myriad colours in the fields. Meanwhile prickly broom and rock roses decorate the hillsides, peonies start appearing on the mountains, and everywhere the heady scent of orange blossom pervades the air. In fact with 1500 different species of flowers, Cyprus is a paradise for nature lovers. As the days lengthen and the sun gathers strength. Cyprus enters an idyllic season for walks, leisurely picnics and the fascinating contemplation of nature, not forgetting, of course, swimming and sunbathing.

From the gentle warmth of early spring to the golden sun-drenched days of high summer, theres a Cyprus season to suit everyone, just as there is a special part in this Island of contrasts to appeal to all tastes