Konnos Bay
Cape Greco, Protaras · Golden Sand
August Average: 27.8°C
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Cyprus Sea Temperature in August
Historical 30-year sea surface temperatures across 9 coastlines in Cyprus for August. Derived from NOAA 0.25° blended satellite and in-situ marine observations.
Notice: 30-year historical climatological monthly mean (1991–2020), not a live single-day sensor forecast.
Levantine Sea Thermal Battery
Situated in the extreme eastern corner of the Mediterranean, the Levantine Sea basin absorbs massive solar irradiance with minimal Atlantic water exchange. Cyprus records Europe’s warmest coastal sea temperatures, averaging 27.5°C in August and sustaining 25.5°C through October and 22.0°C into November.
Oceanographic Phenomenon:
Europe’s Warmest Marine Basin
Thermal Lag Characteristic:
Extreme Levantine thermal lag: May waters start at 20.5°C, rising continuously to peak in late August and retaining summer-grade warmth through mid-autumn.
Peak Bathing Average:
August (27.5°C)