Cyprus Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Famagusta, and Paphos
This month in numbers
Cyprus experienced its 6th warmest June on record in 2026, with an average temperature of 26.24°C, marking an anomaly of +1.9°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. Globally, June 2026 was the 3rd warmest June on record for land temperatures, with an anomaly of +1°C. The three-month period from April to June 2026 saw Cyprus record its 20th warmest such period on record, with an average temperature of 21.47°C, an anomaly of +1.1°C.
What changed
While Cyprus experienced a significantly warmer-than-average June, the island largely avoided the extreme heatwaves that impacted much of Western and Central Europe during the same period. Western Europe recorded its warmest June on record, with temperatures more than 3°C above average, leading to widespread disruption and thousands of excess deaths. Cyprus's June anomaly of +1.9°C was cooler than the overall European group average of +2.56°C for the month.
What’s driving change?
The warmer conditions in Cyprus are part of a broader trend, with the island's long-term temperature trend showing an increase of +1.58°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. The global climate is also experiencing significant warming, with greenhouse gas emissions raising the planet's average temperature by approximately 1.4°C above pre-industrial levels. The developing El Niño event, officially declared by NOAA in June 2026, is projected to strengthen into the 2026-2027 winter and is associated with increased global temperatures and a higher risk of heatwaves. While a heat dome affected Western and Central Europe, Cyprus benefited from a low-pressure wedge from the north, channelling cooler air masses towards the island.
Looking ahead
Seasonal forecasts indicate that temperatures in southern Europe, including Cyprus, are expected to remain above average during the June to September period, increasing the risk of wildfires.
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At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Cyprus
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Cyprus – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Cyprus
Our World in Data / NOAA - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm/cold + wet/dryKöppen Csa · TemperateCyprus has both a clear warm/cold cycle (±8.2°C) and a wet/dry cycle (96× wet:dry ratio). Both sides of the annual rhythm are shown below.
Monthly rainfall climatology. A “wet month” exceeds the baseline monthly mean (dashed gold line). Biggest month-to-month shift: Feb (-35 mm, -40%).
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Headline: anomaly vs the 1961–1990 mean. Small figure: the actual value. Rank: position in the full record (1st = highest ever). Record: highest (or lowest) value on record with its year.
Emissions & Energy
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Cyprus
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Cyprus changing?
Cyprus is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Cyprus come from?
Climate data for Cyprus comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Cyprus climate data cover?
The Cyprus climate profile covers Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Famagusta and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Cyprus
How often is the Cyprus climate update refreshed?
The Cyprus climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.