Cyprus
Nicosia in August
🥵 Hot summerVery hot, a little humid and mostly dry. Watch for extreme heat risk.
🎒 Pack: light, breathable clothes & sunscreen · sunglasses & hat
Why August scores 7.7What goes into the score
How it works- Weather comfort6.6
- !Very hot (37°C highs / 23°C lows)
- ✓Humid (dew point 17.6°C)
- ✓Mostly dry (~2 mm rain)
- Air quality9.1
- ✓Good (within WHO guideline) (PM2.5 ~11 µg/m³)
- Seasonal hazards8.5
- !Extreme heat: Average daily high 37°C
- Safety baseline8.5
- ·Normal precautions
| Aug | Oct | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.7 Very good | 9.7 Excellent |
| Season | 🥵 Hot summer | 🍂 Autumn |
| High / low | 37° / 23° | 29° / 16° |
| Rain | 2 mm | 22 mm |
| Humidity | dew pt 18° | dew pt 14° |
| PM2.5 | 11 µg/m³ | 5 µg/m³ |
Typical-month data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis) 2015–2024 (modelled, not a forecast). Temperatures: Athalassa weather-station normals. Rainfall: Athalassa weather-station normals (national met service).
Holidays & crowdsAugust 2027
No long holidaysNo long public-holiday weekends this month. School holidays aren't counted, so check those if you want to avoid family crowds.
Other public holidays: Dormition of the Mother of God (15 Aug)
National holidays only; regional holidays and school breaks aren't included. Source: holidays (open-source public-holiday calendar).
Explore NicosiaEvents, sights, food & souvenirs
Check event dates locallyCyprus's inland capital is a city of Venetian walls, museums and busy old-town streets. Visitors come for its history, cafe culture and the chance to experience a divided city first-hand.
No major events on our calendar for August.
Coming up later
Cyprus Independence DayEvery year1 October every year
National holiday marking independence in 1960, with a parade in the capital.
Why go: Government offices close and the centre may have road closures.
Where: Nicosia
Greek Independence DayEvery year25 March every year
Public holiday with school and military parades.
Why go: Expect parades and some road closures in the centre.
Where: Across the city
Orthodox EasterDate variesDates vary; usually April, occasionally early May
The most important religious holiday, with candlelit midnight services and family feasts.
Why go: Atmospheric to witness, but many shops close over the holiday weekend.
Where: Churches across the city
Cyprus Museum
The island's main archaeological museum, with finds from the Neolithic era to Roman times.
💡 Allow at least two hours.
Venetian Walls and Famagusta Gate
16th-century star-shaped fortifications encircling the old city, with a restored gate used as a cultural centre.
Ledra Street
The old town's main pedestrian shopping street, leading to a crossing point to the north of the city.
💡 Bring your passport if you plan to cross.
Laiki Geitonia
A restored quarter of narrow lanes with traditional houses, tavernas and craft shops.
Byzantine Museum
Part of the Archbishop Makarios III Foundation, holding a large collection of Byzantine icons.
Meze
A long procession of small dishes, from dips and salads to grilled meats.
💡 Tavernas in the old town
Halloumi
Cyprus's famous firm cheese, usually served grilled or fried.
💡 Almost any restaurant or cafe
Sheftalia
Grilled sausages of minced pork wrapped in caul fat, served in pitta.
💡 Souvlaki shops and tavernas
Loukoumades
Small fried dough balls soaked in syrup or honey.
💡 Pastry shops and street vendors
Lefkara lace
Hand-embroidered lace from the village of Lefkara, recognised by UNESCO.
💡 Craft shops in Laiki Geitonia
Commandaria
A sweet dessert wine with very old origins, made from sun-dried grapes.
💡 Wine shops and supermarkets
Cyprus delight (loukoumi)
Soft gel sweets dusted with sugar, in flavours like rose and bergamot.
💡 Sweet shops and souvenir stores