When to Come, When Not To

340 sunny days – but big differences between months. Your arrival month determines which Cyprus you experience first.

Best Time to Arrive

October-November: our top recommendation. 25-28°C, warm sea, tourists gone, nature reviving, cheap flights, easier flat hunting. March-May: second best – wildflowers, Easter, pleasant temperatures.

The section on "When to Come, When Not To" was the most valuable for us. We couldn't find this information anywhere else before our move. It saved us a lot of time and hassle.

– Couple from Vienna, in Larnaca since 2023

Months in Detail

Jan/Feb: mild winter, rain, green. Jul/Aug: extreme heat, NOT recommended for arriving. Sep: still hot but easing. Oct/Nov: ideal. Dec: mild but short days.

By Target Group

Families: September (school start). Pensioners: October-November. Entrepreneurs: October. Trial stay: start October to experience autumn, winter AND spring.

Best Time to Visit Cyprus

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CMC Practical Tip

Best Time to Arrive October-November: our top recommendation.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is cheapest?

Flights: Jan-Mar, Nov (under €100 return). Accommodation: Nov-Mar. November: cheapest month with pleasant weather.

Tourist peak season?

July-August and Orthodox Easter. Busy beaches, expensive hotels.

Can I swim in winter?

Water drops to 16-17°C in January – too cold for most. Swimming season: May/June to October.

Perfect plan?

CMC tax advice 3-6 months before. Apostilles 2-3 months before. Arrive October. Settled by Christmas.

How CMC Supports You

At CMC Certus Management Consultants, we are here for you – not only for tax and legal questions, but also for all practical topics of everyday life in Cyprus. Our team in Larnaca and Pafos knows the local conditions first-hand.

As your local contact, we handle: company formation and management, tax advisory and Non-Dom applications, ongoing bookkeeping and tax returns, support with authorities, and referrals to estate agents, lawyers, doctors and tradespeople.

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