Cyprus — Sea Water Temperature and Annual Ranges
Up-to-date sea water temperatures for the coasts of Cyprus. Learn about today’s conditions, monthly averages, and how the surrounding seas and oceans vary by season. We find every place where you can swim and show you the water temperature there today and throughout the year.
Sea Water Temperature Along the Coast
Chart of Average Temperature Changes Over the Last 60 Days
Places with the Warmest Sea Water Today
The Most Popular Seaside Places
Coastal Seas and Oceans
Water Temperature and Swimming Overview
Regions and Map
Water Temperature Trends
Cyprus is an eastern Mediterranean island with a long coastline and a typically warm, sunny climate that keeps coastal waters milder than much of Europe. Sea surface temperatures around the island follow a clear seasonal pattern: in winter (December–February) water averages about 16–18 °C (61–64 °F), spring (March–May) warms from roughly 17–22 °C (63–72 °F), summer (June–August) brings the highest values of about 24–28 °C (75–82 °F) and occasionally slightly higher in sheltered bays, and autumn (September–November) shows a gradual cooling from roughly 22–26 °C (72–79 °F) down toward winter levels. Local differences are modest but sheltered southeastern and southwestern bays can feel a little warmer than exposed northern shores. These temperatures reflect typical sea-surface measurements and can vary year to year with weather patterns.
Swimming Conditions
Swimming is widely practiced and essentially permitted along Cyprus’s beaches year-round, though comfort and local provisions vary with the season. Most people swim from late spring through early autumn when water is comfortably warm and many beaches have lifeguards, facilities and good water quality. In winter months swimming is still possible but the cooler water makes it less comfortable for prolonged bathing without a wetsuit, and some services such as lifeguards or beachfront facilities may be reduced. As always swimmers should heed local warnings about currents, water quality advisories or seasonal marine life, use supervised beaches when available, and choose appropriate clothing or equipment for colder periods.