CLIMATE IN NORTH CYPRUS

By virtue of its geographical position in the north east corner of the Mediterranean sea, Cyprus enjoys perhaps the best of the Mediterranean type of climate. There are only two really distinctive seasons, summer and winter, with rather ill-defined transitional periods between each which vary in length from year to year. From May to September, the sun is very hot and necessary precautions should be taken:

• Always use a high factor sun protection product.
• Always drink lots of water.
• If possible wear a hat or a scarf (available in local shops).
• Wear a t-shirt! It is the equivelent of sunfactor 25.
• You'll find vinegar, the colder the better, applied over the sore areas will soothe and prevent peeling.
• Take extra care in open-topped cars or on boats because the cooling breeze can often be deceptive. The
  temperature can soar over 100 deg F.
• Heat Rash is most commonly caused by too many layers of suntan lotion, the pores can’t breath.

The hottest months are July and August
July & August	Average Maximum
Coastal Districts	90 deg F 32 deg C
Lowlands	97 deg F
Highlands	78 deg F
The coldest months are January & February
January & February	Average Maximum
Coastal Districts	45 deg F 7 deg C
Lowlands	42 deg F
Highlands	35 deg F
The wettest months are - December & January
January & February	Average monthly (inches) total
Coastal Districts	4
Lowlands	3
Highlands	9

MOSQUITOES

It is advisable to use some form of protection against Mosquitoes! They can be common in the evenings, especially during the height of summer. All creams, machines, etc are sold locally in both Chemists and Markets.

SNAKES

As a general rule the snakes in Northern Cyprus are not aggressive. Black snakes are harmless and were imported to eat the yellow ones. Walkers should take care and stick to the paths. If you should be bitten by a snake, then immediately apply a tourniquet between the wound and the heart, try not to move and get someone to seek immediate medical assistance.