May weather forecast
Nicosia, Cyprus

Anticipating summer, Nicosia in May witnesses an abrupt surge in temperatures with average highs of 29.7°C (85.5°F) being recorded. Meanwhile, the city soaks up the sun with an average of 10.7 hours of daily sunshine, one of the highest in the year, basking the city in a vivid light. The weather turns drier in May, with rainfall drastically minimized, marking the arrival of the dry summer months. The city sees the days growing longer and warmer, contrasting the mild clime of April. Locals begin to adapt their routines to account for the inevitable surge of summer heat in the coming months.

Temperature

The arrival of May brings a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature escalating from a moderately hot 24.3°C (75.7°F) in April to a still warm 29.7°C (85.5°F). Against the high May temperatures, Nicosia records an average drop to a mild 14.8°C (58.6°F) at night.

Rainfall

In Nicosia, in May, it is raining for 2.7 days, with typically 24mm (0.94") of accumulated precipitation. In Nicosia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 43.1 days and collects up to 342mm (13.46") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Nicosia, Cyprus, is 14h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 19:33. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 19:55 EEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 10.7h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Nicosia is 9. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 9 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Ensure precautions are always in place. The risk to skin and eyes is high without them. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Apply and frequently reapply a minimum SPF 30 sunscreen even on cloudy days, especially after swimming or an outdoor workout.