Ayia Napa in May: weather, sea and travel tips
Is May a good time to visit?
May in Ayia Napa suits a warm stay on the shore, with swimming an option if you like cooler water. Days average +24 °C and seasonal sea temperatures are +21 °C. It remains a compromise for those who want very warm water.
Weather in May
Compare the three parts of May below and choose dates that suit your plans. Check the forecast closer to departure.
- Water
- +21 °C
- Daytime air
- +24 °C
- Night-time air
- +20 °C
Early, mid or late May?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 May | +22 °C | +18 °C | +20 °C |
| 11–20 May | +24 °C | +20 °C | +21 °C |
| 21–31 May | +25 °C | +21 °C | +22 °C |
Hot days in May
Share of days when the daytime temperature reached +30 °C or higher, based on the weather archive.
Water in May
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +21 °C for the month. It averages +20 °C in the first ten days and +22 °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 May
In May, the average is 2 days with precipitation. In 2019–2025, the number ranged from 0 to 5 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
April, May or June: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | +20 °C | +16 °C | +19 °C |
| May | +24 °C | +20 °C | +21 °C |
| June | +27 °C | +23 °C | +25 °C |
May has warmer days than April. April offers cooler conditions for walks. June has warmer days than May. The difference matters if you prefer warmth to cooler walking weather.
The annual charts for Ayia Napa compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at May, see the May charts and archive by year.
Things to do in May
- 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.