Nicosia — time and weather
Nicosia is a city in Cyprus, in the Asia/Nicosia time zone. This page shows the current local time in Nicosia and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Nicosia
Local time in Nicosia is based on the Asia/Nicosia time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Cyprus is a sunny Mediterranean island with a rich history, ancient ruins and long beaches. Its warm climate allows swimming for much of the year.
More about the country: Cyprus →What to see in Nicosia
Sights and historical places
- The 16th-century Venetian walls encircling the old city.
- Ledra Street, the main pedestrian artery with a crossing point to the north.
- Saint John's Cathedral with its 18th-century frescoes.
- Büyük Han, an Ottoman-era caravanserai.
Museums
- The Cyprus Museum, with the island's rich archaeological collection.
- The Leventis Municipal Museum, on the history of Nicosia.
- The Byzantine Museum, with a collection of icons and frescoes.
Where to spend time
- A walk around the Famagusta Gate bastion and the park along the Venetian walls.
- The old-town cafés and tavernas around Faneromeni Square.
- Shopping and coffee houses on the modern Makarios Avenue.
Local cuisine
Old-town tavernas serve classic Cypriot meze, grilled halloumi and souvlaki; finish with a Cypriot coffee and sweets.
Climate in Nicosia: month by month
The warmest month in Nicosia is July, with average daytime highs of 38.5 °C; the coolest is February, around 16.3 °C by day and 6.3 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in December (~50 mm) and is lowest in July (~4 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17 | 7 | 48 | 8 |
| February | 16 | 6 | 25 | 4 |
| March | 20 | 8 | 27 | 6 |
| April | 26 | 12 | 24 | 5 |
| May | 30 | 16 | 19 | 4 |
| June | 35 | 21 | 6 | 2 |
| July | 38 | 24 | 4 | 1 |
| August | 38 | 23 | 4 | 2 |
| September | 34 | 21 | 7 | 3 |
| October | 28 | 17 | 17 | 3 |
| November | 24 | 13 | 27 | 5 |
| December | 18 | 9 | 50 | 7 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Nicosia are April: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Nicosia: Sunrise 06:09 · Sunset 19:30 · Day length 13:20
Time difference from Nicosia right now:
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| London | +2 h |
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| Paris | +1 h |
| Sydney | −7 h |