Protaras in Summer
In summer (June, July and August), Protaras sees average daytime highs around 27°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 0 mm of rain over about 0 wet days across the season. It is the warmest season of the year and the driest season of the year.
Over the season highs climb from about 24°C in early June to 28°C by late August. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 99% of the time across summer, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Summer is Protaras's best season of the year to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Protaras's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 27°C
- warmest season of the year
- Avg overnight low
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- 0 wet days
- Avg wind
- 13 km/h
- Travel score
- 8.9
- best season of the year
- Months
- Jun · Jul · Aug
Temperature in Protaras in Summer
Over the season highs climb from about 24°C in early June to 28°C by late August.
A typical summer day in Protaras reaches about 27°C and drops to 25°C overnight. The warmest of the three months is August, the coolest June.
How summer really feels in Protaras
Once humidity and wind are folded in, summer brings about 29 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C.
The story in summer is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Protaras weather by month
How the three summer months (June, July and August) 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 Summer
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 99% of the time across summer.
Chance of precipitation in Summer
Protaras gets around 0 mm of rain over 0 wet days across summer. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Summer
Most of summer feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Summer
Winds average 13 km/h across summer.
Sunrise & sunset in Summer
Daylight runs from about 14 h 12 min in early June to 12 h 48 min by late August. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Summer
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across summer, about 7.6 kWh/m².
Is summer a good time to visit Protaras?
Our two travel scores rate summer for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
summer 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 Summer
From summer's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In summer, Protaras sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
Sea temperature near Protaras in Summer
The nearest coast averages about 27°C across summer — 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 Summer
Clear-sky midday UV across summer averages around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). 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 Summer
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where summer 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.