June marks the inception of summer months, with
Ayia Napa witnessing soaring temperatures and a substantial peak in sea temperatures. Blue skies dominate the landscape, as rainfall reaches a negligible point. Daylight hours extend further, clear indication of the summer season in full swing. The UV index reaches its yearly peak of 11, a condition that persists throughout the better part of the summer period. June is rightly a month of minimal rainfall, maximum sunshine and luxuriant beach activities.
Temperature
June signals a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from
May's warm 26°C (78.8°F) to a tropical 30°C (86°F). An average low-temperature of 19°C (66.2°F) is common in Ayia Napa during the nights of June.
Rainfall
June is the last month it rains in Ayia Napa. During 1 rainfall days, in June, Ayia Napa aggregates 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. In Ayia Napa,
Cyprus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 63 days and collects up to 432mm (17.01") of precipitation.
Sea temperature
In Ayia Napa, the average seawater temperature in June is 24.6°C (76.3°F).
Note: Imagine a swim in 24.6°C (76.3°F) waters. How you'd feel depends on your cold sensitivity, the sun's rays, the caress of the wind, and the warmth enveloping you. Comparatively, Olympic swimmers train in waters between 25°C (77°F) and 28°C (82.4°F).
Daylight
With an average of 14h and 30min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 19:52. On the last day of June, in Ayia Napa, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 20:02 EEST.
Sunshine
The months with the most sunshine are June through
August, with an average of 12h of sunshine.
UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Ayia Napa are June and
July, with an average maximum UV index of 11. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 11 in June interprets into the following advice:
Enforce all necessary precautions, unprotected skin might burn swiftly. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Even under cloud cover, use sunscreen with at least an SPF 30 generously and reapply frequently post every swim or outdoor exercise. Attention! The reflection of both water and sand can increase the intensity of UV rays.