Cyprus is famous worldwide for its mild climate and ranks among the climatically healthiest regions of the world with more than 320 days of sunshine.  Cyprus offers ideal conditions for all types of activity including swimming, water sports, sunbathing, cycling, and biking, walking, horse riding and golf.   The swimming period usually starts from end April until as far as beginning of November.  The water temperature reaches approximately 28°C during the summer months and 16°C in the winter.

Spring is one of the most beautiful periods in Cyprus.  It is the season of freshness and beauty.  The fields are green with flowers blossoming everywhere.  The weather is warm with occasional rainfall.

Summers are hot and dry from mid May to mid October.  The hottest months are July and August.  The coastal areas are more bearable due to sea breezes but can be very humid occasionally.  Some clouds which appear from time to time are mainly due to vaporisation of sea water.  On the mountains the air is much more fresh and cool.

Autumn may indicate the end of summer but the weather in Cyprus is still warm well into November.  Usually it is dry and sunny with occasional rain.

Winters are mild lasting from end November to March with some rainfall and rare storms. The weather is cool to cold, particularly at night but warm on sunny days.  The coldest months are January and February.  Snow falls on the Troodos Mountains from end of December to March especially on the highest peak Mount Olympus where snow skiing can be enjoyed.

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