Guides
Running in the Cyprus heat.
From June to September the average high is 34–38°C inland and 28–34°C on the coast. Here is the year month by month, with sunrise and sunset, the clubs that start before the heat, and when the races are.
Updated Thursday, 15 October 2026
Month by month
| Month | Nicosia | Limassol | Larnaca | Paphos | Sunrise | Sunset | When to run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16° | 18° | 17° | 17° | 06:54 | 16:56 | Any time of day |
| February | 17° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 06:33 | 17:28 | Any time of day |
| March | 20° | 20° | 20° | 19° | 05:57 | 17:53 | Any time of day |
| April | 25° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 06:14 | 19:18 | Any time of day |
| May | 30° | 27° | 27° | 25° | 05:43 | 19:42 | Mornings or evenings |
| June | 34° | 31° | 31° | 28° | 05:31 | 20:02 | Before 08:00 or after sunset |
| July | 38° | 34° | 33° | 30° | 05:43 | 20:01 | Before 08:00 or after sunset |
| August | 37° | 34° | 33° | 31° | 06:06 | 19:36 | Before 08:00 or after sunset |
| September | 34° | 31° | 31° | 29° | 06:29 | 18:54 | Before 08:00 or after sunset |
| October | 29° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 06:52 | 18:12 | Mornings or evenings |
| November | 23° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 06:21 | 16:41 | Any time of day |
| December | 18° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 06:47 | 16:35 | Any time of day |
Average daily high (°C), 1991–2020: WMO climate normals 1991–2020 (NOAA) for Athalassa, Larnaca airport and Paphos airport; Cyprus Department of Meteorology for Limassol. Sunrise and sunset are for Nicosia on the 15th. “When to run” is our rule of thumb from the Nicosia high.
How this site flags heat
Club and race pages show the forecast for the start time, from MET Norway. A run is marked Hot when it feels like 32°C or more (warm from 27°C), and Dark when it starts before sunrise or finishes after sunset.
Clubs that start early
All morning run clubs →- Run club · Ayia NapaConfirmed Mon 12 OctAyia Napa Run Club
- Training club · Paphos and LimassolConfirmed Fri 9 OctIn Run We Trust Cyprus
- Run club · Chlorakas, PaphosRun Rise Club
- Trail club · Limassol hillsConfirmed Mon 12 OctCulture Trails
- Run club · Mackenzie, LarnacaConfirmed Mon 12 OctWho's Chasing You
- Run club · Strovolos, NicosiaConfirmed Mon 12 OctAM Club
When the races are
All races →The busiest months: October (6), November (5), January (4).
Running in the heat
- Start early or after sunset, and slow down: the same pace costs more in the heat.
- Drink before you start, and carry water on anything longer than half an hour.
- Pick the sea front or shade. In July the average high is 34°C in Limassol and 38°C in Nicosia.
- Wear light colours and a cap.
- Stop and get into the shade if you feel dizzy or sick.
Questions
When is the best time to run in Cyprus in summer?
Early, or after sunset. In mid-July the sun rises around 05:43 and sets around 20:01 in Nicosia, and the average high is 38°C there and 34°C in Limassol.
How hot does it get in Cyprus in summer?
From June to September the average daily high is 34–38°C in Nicosia and 28–34°C on the coast (Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos), 1991–2020 averages.
Which months are best for running in Cyprus?
January, February, March, April, November and December: the average high stays under 27°C, even inland.
Are there running races in Cyprus in summer?
2 of the 31 upcoming races on this site fall between June and September. The busiest months are October (6), November (5) and January (4).
More ways to find a club
Runpacks
Run with a pack.
Runpacks is the app for Cyprus run clubs: see who’s going, RSVP in a tap, and find the hang after. Join the waitlist for your city.
Missing your club? Send us the day, time and meeting point and it goes on Monday’s index. Free, forever. DM @runpacks