Cyprus's second city stretches along the southern coast between two ancient kingdoms — Amathus and Kourion. The medieval Limassol Castle where Richard the Lionheart married Berengaria of Navarre sits in the old town. Today it's the island's business and tech center, with a new marina development and a booming startup scene. The Troodos Mountains with traditional wine villages are just 30 minutes away.
Nights sit around 25°C and afternoons around 31°C.
Limassol has real seasons: summer afternoons sit around 33°C, winter ones around 18°C.
Most of the rain falls in winter, least in summer. The wettest month is December, with 102 mm.
Wind is rarely an issue; most months sit between calm and a light breeze. Air quality is worth watching: June averages an AQI of 56, while February clears to 44.
Days stretch to about 14.3 hours of light in June and shrink to 9.7 in December — something to weigh if you work to a fixed timezone.
For what you're after, the best months in Limassol are May – October. Expect fast internet (278 Mbps) and a high cost of living (about €1700 a month).
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