Protaras in Fall
In fall (September, October and November), Protaras sees average daytime highs around 24°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 54 mm of rain over about 9 wet days across the season. It is the 2nd-warmest season and the 2nd-wettest season.
Over the season highs ease from about 28°C in early September to 19°C by late November. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 81% of the time across fall, and the air most often feels muggy.
Fall is Protaras's 2nd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Protaras's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 24°C
- 2nd-warmest season
- Avg overnight low
- 22°C
- Rainfall
- 54 mm
- 9 wet days
- Avg wind
- 14 km/h
- Travel score
- 8.4
- 2nd-best season
- Months
- Sep · Oct · Nov
Temperature in Protaras in Fall
Over the season highs ease from about 28°C in early September to 19°C by late November.
A typical fall day in Protaras reaches about 24°C and drops to 22°C overnight. The warmest of the three months is September, the coolest November.
How fall really feels in Protaras
Once humidity and wind are folded in, fall brings about 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C.
fall sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Protaras weather by month
How the three fall months (September, October and November) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15° / 14° | 51 | 7.8 | 9.9 | 5.2 |
| Feb | 15° / 13° | 32 | 5.6 | 10.7 | 5.4 |
| Mar | 17° / 14° | 18 | 3.2 | 11.7 | 6.4 |
| Apr | 19° / 16° | 9 | 2.1 | 12.9 | 7.6 |
| May | 22° / 20° | 6 | 0.8 | 13.8 | 8.8 |
| Jun | 25° / 23° | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 9.5 |
| Jul | 28° / 26° | 0 | 0 | 14.1 | 8.9 |
| Aug | 28° / 27° | 0 | 0 | 13.3 | 8.2 |
| Sep | 27° / 25° | 2 | 0.5 | 12.2 | 9.0 |
| Oct | 25° / 23° | 15 | 3 | 11.1 | 8.7 |
| Nov | 21° / 19° | 38 | 5.3 | 10.2 | 7.5 |
| Dec | 17° / 15° | 66 | 7.8 | 9.7 | 6.1 |
Cloud cover in Fall
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 81% of the time across fall.
Chance of precipitation in Fall
Protaras gets around 54 mm of rain over 9 wet days across fall. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Fall
Most of fall feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Fall
Winds average 14 km/h across fall.
Sunrise & sunset in Fall
Daylight runs from about 12 h 48 min in early September to 9 h 48 min by late November. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Fall
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across fall, about 4.5 kWh/m².
Is fall a good time to visit Protaras?
Our two travel scores rate fall for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
fall is one of the better times to visit Protaras for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Protaras in Fall
From fall's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In fall, Protaras sees daytime highs around 24°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection. About 9 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Protaras in Fall
The nearest coast averages about 25°C across fall — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 14 km away) is warmest in August at about 28°C and coldest in February near 17°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from May 6 to Dec 7 — about 7.1 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 19 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | Cool |
| Feb | 17 | Cool |
| Mar | 17 | Cool |
| Apr | 18 | Cool |
| May | 21 | Refreshing |
| Jun | 24 | Warm |
| Jul | 27 | Warm |
| Aug | 28 | Tropical |
| Sep | 27 | Warm |
| Oct | 25 | Warm |
| Nov | 22 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 19 | Cool |
UV index in Protaras in Fall
Clear-sky midday UV across fall averages around 6 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Protaras peaks around June 21 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 1 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 10 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 7 | Very high |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Protaras in Fall
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where fall falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Protaras is worst in March — around 17 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 15 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 12 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Moderate |
| Feb | 14 | Moderate |
| Mar | 17 | Moderate |
| Apr | 14 | Moderate |
| May | 14 | Moderate |
| Jun | 12 | Moderate |
| Jul | 12 | Good |
| Aug | 12 | Moderate |
| Sep | 12 | Good |
| Oct | 12 | Moderate |
| Nov | 15 | Moderate |
| Dec | 12 | Good |
Where is Protaras?
Protaras sits at 35.0°N, 34.1°E, 9 m above sea level, in Cyprus. The nearest listed city is Ayia Napa, 6.0 km away.
Topography around Protaras
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Protaras.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Protaras has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 173 m around an average of 34 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 173 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,387 m.
The land around Protaras is covered by water (50%) and grassland (20%) within 3 km, water (78%) within 16 km, and water (66%) within 80 km.
Cyprus travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type G
- 240 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 65% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $41,783
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 100%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 5.8
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 537
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Protaras (35.0125°, 34.0583°, elevation 9 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google.