The best time of year to marry in Cyprus

The seasons

1. 1
   March to April

   Spring: green and fresh

   Days are pleasantly warm, evenings can turn chilly, and the countryside is green and in flower. The sea is still cool for swimming.

   Sources: Visit Cyprus: climate | Meteorological Service figures (PDF)
2. 2
   May to June

   Early summer: warm and settled

   The long dry summer starts in mid-May. Rain is rare, evenings are warm and the sun sets late, so there's long, soft light for photos and the party.

   Sources: Visit Cyprus: climate | Meteorological Service figures (PDF) | NOAA solar calculator
3. 3
   July to August

   High summer: hot days, golden evenings

   The hottest months, with cloudless skies. The coast is cooled by the sea breeze, while inland it's much hotter. Choose a late slot, shade for guests and a seaside or hill venue.

   Sources: Visit Cyprus: climate | Meteorological Service figures (PDF)
4. 4
   September to October

   Autumn: warm sea, softer heat

   The sea stays warm after its August peak, days stay warm and October evenings are cool. It's lovely for beach weddings and a swim the next morning.

   Sources: Visit Cyprus: climate | Meteorological Service figures (PDF)
5. 5
   November to February

   Winter: mild and quiet

   Most of the year's rainy days fall now and there's snow on the Troodos mountains, yet there's still around six hours of sunshine a day. Have an indoor plan and enjoy calmer venues.

   Sources: Visit Cyprus: climate | Meteorological Service figures (PDF)

Month by month

Long-term averages for the coast at Limassol, from the Meteorological Service and the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research, with approximate sunset times for Paphos in Cyprus local time.

Daytime high: mean maximum temperature. Rain days: mean number of days with rain. Sea: average sea temperature at Limassol. Sunset on the 15th of each month, calculated with NOAA's method; clocks go forward on the last Sunday of March and back on the last Sunday of October.

Ceremony days and times

Municipal civil ceremonies are a weekday affair as standard. Akamas marries couples Monday to Friday, except public holidays. Paphos's official ceremony hours are Monday to Friday, 10:30 to 14:00, and ceremonies outside those hours or away from its own venue may cost extra.Sources: Akamas Municipality | Pafos documents guide (PDF)

That matters for sunset weddings: from May to mid-August the sun sets after 19:30, well outside office hours. Limassol adds €130 for Saturdays or out-of-hours ceremonies and Polis adds €170 out of hours; for any other municipality, ask for the current out-of-hours fee.Sources: NOAA solar calculator | Limassol Municipality | Polis Chrysochous Municipality

Akamas doesn't marry couples on public holidays, so ask your office about its holiday dates. Orthodox Easter moves every year, so check the calendar for your year before you fall in love with a date.Source: Akamas Municipality