Cyprus - Nicosia weather forecast

April - May: This is the perfect season for travellers who enjoy nature. The countryside is lush and green with flowers blooming everywhere. Daytime temperatures are pleasant though nights are cool.

Medium-weight summer apparel is recommended for the daytime and light woollens or long-sleeved cotton clothes for the evenings.

June - July - August: The weather now is perfect for outdoor activities such as swimming and water sports. They are the warmest months of the year and the busiest tourist season too.

Lightweight summer clothes are recommended.

September - October: This season is still ideal for swimming and water sports. The days are warm, though October evenings can be quite cool.

Lightweight clothing is recommended for daytime while slightly warmer clothes will be required for the evenings.

November: Days are pleasantly warm. Sunbathing, swimming and most outdoor activities can still be enjoyed. It is now lovely weather for open-air lunches.

Medium-weight clothing and light woollens are recommended.

December - January: Winter is here! However, it still feels like autumn for overseas visitors. Lovely sunshine interspersed with a little rain marks this season. Outdoor activities and little trips can still be part of your plans.

Winter clothing is recommended though heavy coats are not required.

February: Warmer days are already here. Everything indicates the approach of spring - light showers now and then, pleasant daytime temperatures, and blossoms on the almond trees. Evenings can be quite cold, though. Skiing on the snow-covered Troodos Mountains is a favourite activity in this season.

Winter clothing is recommended.

March: Nature is at its best at this time of the year. Lots of sunshine and temperate weather can be enjoyed this month.

Winter wear - but without heavy coats - is best.