August in Cyprus - hot time . In all senses . Tourists at this time a dime a dozen, and the heat is serious . The weather forecast in Cyprus for August looks like this: on the average day the air warms up to +31 (in Paphos a little less - up to + 27 ... + 29), and at night - up to +21 . However, this is only average, so do not be surprised if you see a thermometer post that is frozen at +42 degrees Celsius . Given that the weather in Cyprus during August is very hot, and neither the wind nor the rain on the island at this time usually there, the heat, especially at noon, just at bijstvenen . Even bathing in warm water is unlikely to be a salvation (the water heats up to +30) .
Do not go out to the beach to sunbathe in the afternoon, better spend the morning and evening hours on the beach, do not forget to use sunscreen. Because the weather in Cyprus is so hot in the August day, real life begins closer by 4:00 pm, when tourists wake up after lunch, and bars, cafes are opened on the island and night clubs begin to be prepared for work. That's when it's time to wear evening dresses and stylish summer pants / shorts.
In August, a real festival for everyone who loves classical music will be the annual opera festival in Paphos, which was named after Aphrodite. The festival lasts three days, concerts take place mostly in the evening, so you get pleasure twice: amazingly beautiful music harmonizes with the rare for this time of year coolness. The festival is held in the open air, and the scenic grotto is a live decoration.
Another notable event in August is the famous Wine Festival, which lasts for twelve days in Limassol. At this time, it is possible to taste the wines of local producers and watch theatrical performances and musical performances.