Ayia Napa Holiday Weather Overview
Ayia Napa is a resort that can be found on the southern coast of Cyprus. The resort is named after the monastery of the same name that can found at the centre of the town. The name Ayia Napa is Greek and means holy wooded valley.
Best food and places to eat in Ayia Napa
There are lots of bars and cheap places to eat in Ayia Napa if you are going purely for the clubbing scene, however if you are looking for something a little more upmarket there are restaurants such as the Taverna Napa, the Marquis de Napa, the Napa House Taverna, La Casa Di Napa and Footloose Ayia Napa.
Top hotels in Ayia Napa
As Ayia Napa is a holiday resort and one of the largest resorts there are plenty of hotels to choose from as well as inns, motels, holiday rentals and some unique lodgings such as the Green Bungalows, the Elenapa Holiday Apartments, the Nissi 49 Apartments and the Cosmelenia Hotel Apartments.
If you are looking for hotels that are as luxurious as the sunkissed beaches of Ayia Napa there are the Sunprime Ayia Napa Spa & Suites, the Olympic Lagoon Resort, the Napa Mermaid Hotel and Suites, the Alion Beach Hotel, the Atlantica Club Sungarden Hotel and the Napa Plaza Hotel.
Things to do and see in Ayia Napa
The Ayia Napa Monastery is one of the best known landmarks in the area and is a wonderful place to visit for those who enjoy learning about history as well as those who are interested in religious sites.
There are also sites of natural beauty as well as man-made beauty that include the Sea Caves, the Harbour and the Aqueduct.
If you are visiting Ayia Napa for the clubbing and beaches there are lots of them in the resort to choose from that include the Aqua Club, Club Black N White, Blue Moon, CarWash Disco, the Castle Club and the Chameleon Club.
Currency in Ayia Napa
The Euro is the currency that is currently in use in Ayia Napa.
Transport facility in Ayia Napa
The best way to get around Ayia Napa is via one of the many buses that are in use in the resort area, there are taxis that are available but the prices, quality of service and standard of vehicle are not standardised so these can all vary dramatically from taxi to taxi.
When is the best month to visit Ayia Napa?
Ayia Napa is at its busiest during July and August though the holiday season in Ayia Napa starts in May and ends in October. You can visit the resort during the off season of November to April however you may find that many of the tourist attractions like the bars and clubs are closed. However if you are going for the beach, the sun and the history and cultural aspects of the island you can avoid the crowds.
Climate in Ayia Napa
Ayia Napa has a Mediterranean climate that has hot and long summers that are followed by short and mild winters, but there are four distinct seasons. The average daily temperature of the summer months of July and August is around 32 degrees Celsius, with the average temperature in June and September being around 30 degrees Celsius. During the winter the temperatures drop to around 15 degrees Celsius but there is a chance that the temperatures can get as high as 25 degrees Celsius.
What to pack and wear in Ayia Napa?
Due to the hot temperatures light clothing is more than enough, especially if you intend to spend most of your time in Ayia Napa on the beach or engaging in water sports. It is also wise to take some form of light waterproof or umbrella with you in case you get caught in a slight downpour.
Best months to visit Ayia Napa?
May and March are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Ayia Napa. The weather averages gathered from Ayia Napa weather forecast and Ayia Napa weather history also forecast these months temperature to be around 25°c and average of 332.7333 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Ayia Napa?
February and January are the coldest months with temperature at around 12°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Ayia Napa?
December and January receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 63.78mm.
Travelling to Ayia Napa? Check out our Weather averages of Ayia Napa to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of Ayia Napa section.