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As Cyprus is seated within the Mediterranean region, it is characterised by the Mediterranean climate of hot summer and mild winter. Summer begins around mid May lasting through mid September. Autumn follows in October to November. The winter months begins in November until the middle of March. The Spring season runs from end of March to the beginning of May.
Average Temperatures
There are significant differences in temperature between mid summer and mid winter in Cyprus . The average temperature varies from 29 degrees Celsius to 10 degrees Celsius respectively. The difference in day and night temperature is also significantly noticeable. They can range from the highest of 10 degrees Celsius to the minimum of 5 degrees Celsius during the winter months.
Humidity
During the winter months, the average humidity ranges from 65% to 95%. In summer, the humidity level is around 15% to 30%. The days are characterised by excellent visibility marred very rarely by fog that occurs in the early morning.
Sunshine
Compared to most countries, Cyprus enjoys long hours of sunshine averaging 11.5 hours per day during summer and 5.5 hours per day during winter.
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