Ayia Napa in August: weather, sea and travel tips
Is August a good time to visit?
August in Ayia Napa suits very warm water and little need for cool weather. Seasonal sea temperatures are +28 °C and nights average +27 °C. Such a warm month may not suit an intensive walking itinerary.
Weather in August
August is over. Check the forecast for an upcoming trip, and use the August data as a guide for next season. Ayia Napa in September.
- Water
- +28 °C
- Daytime air
- +30 °C
- Night-time air
- +27 °C
Early, mid or late August?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 August | +30 °C | +27 °C | +28 °C |
| 11–20 August | +30 °C | +27 °C | +29 °C |
| 21–31 August | +30 °C | +27 °C | +29 °C |
Hot days in August
Share of days when the daytime temperature reached +30 °C or higher, based on the weather archive.
Water in August
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +28 °C for the month. It averages +28 °C in the first ten days and +29 °C towards the end. These are seasonal averages, so the water on your travel dates can be warmer or cooler. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Ayia Napa.
Rainfall in August
In August, the average is fewer than 1 day with precipitation. In 2019–2025, the number ranged from 0 to 1 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
August or September: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | +30 °C | +27 °C | +28 °C |
| September | +29 °C | +25 °C | +28 °C |
August has warmer days than September. September offers cooler conditions for walks.
The annual charts for Ayia Napa compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at August, see the August charts and archive by year.
Things to do in August
- In dry weather, Ayia Napa’s fishing harbour offers a short waterside walk with boats to look at. It can be fitted around other plans.
- The International Sculpture Park is an outdoor option. The neighbouring park of Mediterranean plants, cacti and succulents allows a walk to combine art with an interest in plants.
- For a rainy day, Thalassa Museum has a full-size replica of an ancient trading ship and exhibits about marine life. It offers a way to explore the sea’s history when beach weather is unsuitable.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2019–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2019–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.