Limassol
Go to Limassol for a long seafront promenade, an old town with a medieval castle, and easy access to ancient ruins and mountain villages on Cyprus's south coast.
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Limassol is Cyprus's second-largest city, on the south coast of the island in the Eastern Mediterranean. It is a working port and a resort city. The seafront promenade runs along the water, the old town has a medieval castle and narrow streets of shops and cafés, and the marina area is lined with restaurants. Visitors often combine the coast and long meals with a trip west to the ruins at Kourion or inland to the villages in the Troodos foothills.
Limassol suits a trip built around the sea, long meals and day trips. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable months for walking the old town and visiting ruins. Summer is hot and the beaches are at their busiest. Winter is mild and quieter. Two to three nights covers the city and one or two day trips. Add nights if you plan to hike in the Troodos mountains or spend a week at the beach.
Limassol in five
- Rent a car for the hill villagesCyprus has no passenger trains, so reaching Omodos and the Troodos foothills takes a bus, taxi or hire car. Traffic drives on the left. Ask the rental firm which licence and insurance papers it requires.Getting around
- Set up an eSIM before you landLimassol has no commercial airport, so flights usually land at Larnaca, about an hour's drive away. Install an eSIM before you fly so you have maps and taxi apps as soon as you land.Phones and eSIM
- Start at Kourion when it opensKourion has little shade. Go at opening, bring water, and leave the middle of the day for the seafront.Day trips from Limassol
- Get insurance that covers the car and the hillsRead the rental excess and check whether the policy covers driving and walks on rough trails. Check that medical cover applies to the hill villages, not only the city.Travel insurance
- Order meze for the tableMeze is a spread of small dishes for sharing, served over the course of the meal. Order a few at a time rather than one main dish each.
Things to do in Limassol
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Need to know
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Entry
- Visa-free for many passports; EU citizens enter with an ID card
- Emergency
- 112 for police, fire or ambulance
- Tipping
- Rounding up is common; check whether service is already added
- Time
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer (daylight saving)
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh16°Low10°Mild, rainyJanuaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 99 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, rainy
- FebruaryPartly cloudy6 rainy daysHigh16°Low10°Mild, carnivalFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 47 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, carnival
- MarchClear6 rainy daysHigh18°Low11°Mild, spring startsMarchClear
Good
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 33 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, spring starts
- AprilClear4 rainy daysHigh22°Low14°Warm, flowersAprilClear
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 18 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, flowers
- MayClear2 rainy daysHigh26°Low18°Warm, dryMayClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 7 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, dry
- JuneClear0 rainy daysHigh30°Low21°Hot, dryJuneClear
Mixed
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 1 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, dry
- JulyClear0 rainy daysHigh33°Low24°Very hotJulyClear
Poor
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 1 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot
- AugustClear0 rainy daysHigh32°Low24°Very hotAugustClear
Poor
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 1 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot
- SeptemberClear0 rainy daysHigh30°Low22°Hot, warm seaSeptemberClear
Good
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 1 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, warm sea
- OctoberClear2 rainy daysHigh27°Low19°Warm, quieterOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 21 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, quieter
- NovemberClear6 rainy daysHigh22°Low16°Mild, quietNovemberClear
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 33 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- DecemberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh18°Low12°Mild, rainyDecemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 97 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, rainy
Average daily high and low in Limassol, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Limassol
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
19
- Feels like
- 19°
- Humidity
- 64%
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 3%
Limassol
10:36 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today25°16°3%Monday: Cloudy. High 25°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Tue26°16°3%Tuesday: Clear. High 26°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Wed23°15°13%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 23°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 13%.
- Thu24°14°0%Thursday: Cloudy. High 24°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri21°14°10%Friday: Partly cloudy. High 21°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 10%.
- Sat21°12°8%Saturday: Partly cloudy. High 21°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 8%.
- Sun21°13°8%Sunday: Partly cloudy. High 21°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 8%.
Updated 08:20 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Day trips by train
Day trips from Limassol, the full guide- Kourionabout 20 to 30 min by carGreco-Roman ruins above the sea, best visited at opening before the heat.
- Omodosabout 40 to 50 min by carA hill village with a historic square and monastery, a good half day in the foothills.Read the guide
- Kolossiabout 15 to 20 min by carA medieval castle tower near Limassol, a short stop on the way west.
Before you go to Limassol
Rules for Limassol, checked
- Entry rules depend on your passport. Check the Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs before you book.Source
- Drive on the left. Carry your driving licence and rental papers at all times, and do not drink and drive.
- Do not remove stones, pottery or other finds from archaeological sites such as Kourion.
- Cover shoulders and knees when you visit churches and monasteries.
Limassol FAQ
Is Limassol worth visiting?
Yes, for a seafront city with an Old Town, a medieval castle and day trips to Kourion and the Troodos foothills. It suits a few relaxed days, and Larnaca and Paphos are the other bases to compare.
How many days do you need in Limassol?
Two to three nights covers the Old Town, the seafront and two day trips. Add a night if you want a rental car for the hill villages and a slower beach day.
How do you get from Larnaca airport to Limassol?
Take a hire car, a taxi or an intercity bus. Allow about an hour for the drive, longer at busy times.
Do you need a car in Limassol?
Not for the city, where walking and taxis cover the Old Town and seafront. A car makes Omodos and the hill villages simpler, since Cyprus has no passenger trains.
Is Limassol or Paphos better for a first trip?
Limassol suits a city base with restaurants and an Old Town. Paphos suits a quieter beach base. The Limassol or Paphos guide compares the two.
What is the best time to visit Limassol?
April, May, October and November are warm without the summer heat. July and August are very hot, so plan outdoor sights for early morning.