NOAA SATELLITE DATA (1991–2020 30-YEAR CLIMATOLOGY)
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Cyprus Sea Temperature in May

Historical 30-year sea surface temperatures across 40 coastlines in Cyprus for May. Derived from NOAA 0.25° blended satellite and in-situ marine observations.

Climatology Notice: Temperatures represent the 30-year long-term historical average (1991–2020 normal), not a live single-day sensor forecast.
Bathing Climatology Gauge · Cyprus (May)
NOAA OISST v2.1 (0.25° Marine Grid)
20.6°C
Refreshing / Invigorating
Mean sea surface temperature across 40 monitored coastlines
Swimmability Verdict
Refreshing & Invigorating Plunge
Warmest Coastline
Coldest Surveyed Shore
Swimmable Ratio (≥21°C)
5% of coastlines2/40

Cyprus’s primary swimming window runs from 19 May to 27 Nov (~192 days/year). Currently 7.2°C below the August peak of 27.7°C. Rapidly increasing daylight warms shallow embayments ahead of open ocean shelves, creating early-season microclimates.

Plan Your May Trip to Cyprus

Spring shoulder-season swim windows are opening across Cyprus. Take advantage of pre-summer rates and fresh coastal waters.

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Warmest Swimming Bases in Cyprus (May)

The top 3 coastlines holding highest water temperatures based on 30-year NOAA climatology.

NOAA OISST v2.1
#1 Warmest

Golden Beach (Karpas)

Karpas Peninsula
21.1°C
#2 Warmest

Ayios Philon (Dipkarpaz)

Dipkarpaz, Karpas Peninsula
21.1°C
#3 Warmest

Fireman's Beach (Agia Triada)

Kapparis, Protaras
20.9°C

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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)
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The May Spring Awakening Advantage

As solar irradiance surges across Southern Europe, shallow bays, lagoons, and sheltered southern coves warm up weeks ahead of the deep open Mediterranean basin. With minimal seasonal crowds, crisp water clarity, and accommodation rates 30–50% below peak summer, early-season swimmers target protected sandy shallows where sun penetration is greatest.

CYPRUS (AYIA NAPA)
20.8°C
First swim window
SPAIN (MALLORCA / IBIZA)
19.1°C
Rapid spring warming
GREECE (CRETE / RHODES)
19.8°C
Sheltered south bays
TURKEY (ANTALYA / FETHIYE)
20.5°C
Longest sun duration
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Cyprus Beaches in May

Individual coordinate lookups from NOAA 0.25° marine grid.

Showing 40 coastlines
Golden Beach (Karpas)
#1 in May
21.1°C
Cyprus flagKarpas Peninsula, Cyprus
● Refreshing / Invigorating
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
21.1°
J
24.7°
J
27.4°
A
28.4°
S
27.6°
O
25.5°
N
22.2°
Bedis Beach (Salamis)
#4 in May
20.9°C
Cyprus flagAncient Salamis, Famagusta, Cyprus
● Refreshing / Invigorating
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.9°
J
24.4°
J
27.1°
A
28.1°
S
27.3°
O
25.3°
N
22.2°
Sirena Bay
#5 in May
20.9°C
Cyprus flagProtaras, Cyprus
● Refreshing / Invigorating
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.9°
J
24.4°
J
27.1°
A
28.1°
S
27.3°
O
25.3°
N
22.2°
Kalamies Beach
#7 in May
20.9°C
Cyprus flagPernera, Protaras, Cyprus
● Refreshing / Invigorating
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.9°
J
24.4°
J
27.1°
A
28.1°
S
27.3°
O
25.3°
N
22.2°
Glapsides Beach
#8 in May
20.9°C
Cyprus flagFamagusta Coast, Cyprus
● Refreshing / Invigorating
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.9°
J
24.4°
J
27.1°
A
28.1°
S
27.3°
O
25.3°
N
22.2°
Fig Tree Bay
#9 in May
20.9°C
Cyprus flagProtaras, Cyprus, Cyprus
● Refreshing / Invigorating
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.9°
J
24.4°
J
27.1°
A
28.1°
S
27.3°
O
25.3°
N
22.2°
Green Bay
#10 in May
20.9°C
Cyprus flagProtaras, Cyprus
● Refreshing / Invigorating
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.9°
J
24.4°
J
27.1°
A
28.1°
S
27.3°
O
25.3°
N
22.2°
Alagadi Turtle Beach
#11 in May
20.8°C
Cyprus flagKyrenia Coast, Cyprus
● Refreshing / Invigorating
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.8°
J
24.3°
J
27.3°
A
28.4°
S
27.4°
O
25.3°
N
22.0°
Konnos Bay
#12 in May
20.7°C
Cyprus flagCape Greco, Protaras, Cyprus
● Refreshing / Invigorating
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.7°
J
24.1°
J
26.7°
A
27.8°
S
27.1°
O
25.3°
N
22.3°
Cape Greco Sea Caves
#13 in May
20.7°C
Cyprus flagCape Greco National Park, Cyprus
● Refreshing / Invigorating
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.7°
J
24.1°
J
26.7°
A
27.8°
S
27.1°
O
25.3°
N
22.3°
Blue Lagoon (Akamas)
#16 in May
20.6°C
Cyprus flagAkamas Peninsula, Cyprus
● Refreshing / Invigorating
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.6°
J
24.3°
J
27.2°
A
28.0°
S
26.7°
O
24.6°
N
21.9°
Latchi Beach
#17 in May
20.6°C
Cyprus flagPolis Chrysochous, Cyprus
● Refreshing / Invigorating
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.6°
J
24.3°
J
27.2°
A
28.0°
S
26.7°
O
24.6°
N
21.9°
Nissi Beach
#22 in May
20.5°C
Cyprus flagAyia Napa, Cyprus, Cyprus
● Refreshing / Invigorating
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.5°
J
23.8°
J
26.4°
A
27.5°
S
26.9°
O
25.2°
N
22.3°
Lara Beach
#23 in May
20.5°C
Cyprus flagAkamas Peninsula, Cyprus
● Refreshing / Invigorating
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.5°
J
24.1°
J
27.0°
A
27.8°
S
26.5°
O
24.6°
N
22.0°
Ayia Thekla Beach
#25 in May
20.5°C
Cyprus flagSotira, Ayia Napa, Cyprus
● Refreshing / Invigorating
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.5°
J
23.8°
J
26.4°
A
27.5°
S
26.9°
O
25.2°
N
22.3°
Makronissos Beach
#28 in May
20.5°C
Cyprus flagAyia Napa, Cyprus
● Refreshing / Invigorating
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.5°
J
23.8°
J
26.4°
A
27.5°
S
26.9°
O
25.2°
N
22.3°
Coral Bay
#29 in May
20.5°C
Cyprus flagPeyia, Paphos, Cyprus
● Refreshing / Invigorating
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.5°
J
24.1°
J
27.0°
A
27.8°
S
26.5°
O
24.6°
N
22.0°
Kastella Beach
#30 in May
20.3°C
Cyprus flagLarnaca, Cyprus
● Refreshing / Invigorating
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.3°
J
23.6°
J
26.3°
A
27.3°
S
26.7°
O
25.1°
N
22.3°
Mackenzie Beach
#31 in May
20.3°C
Cyprus flagLarnaca, Cyprus
● Refreshing / Invigorating
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.3°
J
23.6°
J
26.3°
A
27.3°
S
26.7°
O
25.1°
N
22.3°
Finikoudes Beach
#32 in May
20.3°C
Cyprus flagLarnaca, Cyprus
● Refreshing / Invigorating
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.3°
J
23.6°
J
26.3°
A
27.3°
S
26.7°
O
25.1°
N
22.3°
Pissouri Beach
#34 in May
20.2°C
Cyprus flagPissouri, Limassol, Cyprus
● Refreshing / Invigorating
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.2°
J
23.7°
J
26.5°
A
27.4°
S
26.4°
O
24.7°
N
22.3°
Petra tou Romiou
#35 in May
20.2°C
Cyprus flagKouklia, Paphos, Cyprus
● Refreshing / Invigorating
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.2°
J
23.7°
J
26.5°
A
27.4°
S
26.4°
O
24.7°
N
22.3°
Governor's Beach
#36 in May
20.2°C
Cyprus flagLimassol, Cyprus
● Refreshing / Invigorating
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.2°
J
23.4°
J
26.1°
A
27.1°
S
26.4°
O
24.9°
N
22.3°
Kourion Beach
#37 in May
20.2°C
Cyprus flagEpiskopi, Limassol, Cyprus
● Refreshing / Invigorating
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.2°
J
23.5°
J
26.3°
A
27.2°
S
26.4°
O
24.8°
N
22.3°
Lady's Mile Beach
#38 in May
20.1°C
Cyprus flagAkrotiri, Limassol, Cyprus
● Refreshing / Invigorating
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.1°
J
23.3°
J
26.1°
A
27.1°
S
26.3°
O
24.8°
N
22.3°
Armonia Beach
#40 in May
20.1°C
Cyprus flagAgios Tychonas, Limassol, Cyprus
● Refreshing / Invigorating
NOAA Season Curve (May–Oct):
M
20.1°
J
23.3°
J
26.1°
A
27.1°
S
26.3°
O
24.8°
N
22.3°

Explore Sea Temperatures by Country

Spain(23.7°C)Italy(25.9°C)Turkey(27.3°C)France(22.4°C)Greece(25.4°C)Cyprus(27.7°C)Croatia(25.2°C)Albania(25.5°C)Montenegro(25.7°C)Malta(26.7°C)Bulgaria(25.1°C)Romania(24.7°C)Slovenia(25.4°C)Portugal(20.7°C)Poland(19°C)Sweden(18.3°C)Netherlands(18.5°C)Bosnia & Herzegovina(25.2°C)Monaco(24.6°C)Latvia(18.5°C)Estonia(18°C)Lithuania(18.8°C)Germany(18.6°C)Denmark(18°C)Norway(15.3°C)Belgium(18.7°C)Faroe Islands(10.9°C)United Kingdom(16.1°C)Ireland(15.9°C)Iceland(10.9°C)Finland(16.6°C)