February Weather Northern Cyprus

Twitch



Joined: 25/10/2010
Posts: 14

Message Posted:
25/10/2010 21:28

Although we have been coming since 2005 and have a Villa here near Esentepe we are planning to bring the family February Half Term 2011, what is the weather like that time of year?? Twitch

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
25/10/2010 21:32

Cold & wet though can be pleasant during the day. Bring winter gear.



Richard

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
25/10/2010 21:32

I my (limited) experience, cold and wet, although the sun is still quite warm when (and if) it comes out.



Mind you, we might just have been unlucky

Ozangirl


Joined: 03/09/2010
Posts: 145

Message Posted:
25/10/2010 21:32

Dont do it! February is the worst month, it is cold and horrible. I have lived here for nearly 6 years in all seasons and February is definately the worst, sorry!!! I have to say I love it here, but I would rather be in the UK in Feb than here as the houses aren't kitted out for the cold weather, and believe me it does get cold and miserable. Sorry to disappoint.

HotHippo


Joined: 25/03/2010
Posts: 402

Message Posted:
25/10/2010 21:38

Well, my first visit was in the 3rd week of February this year, and I managed to get the "Pink Panda" sunburnt look.

fosterscan


Joined: 27/02/2010
Posts: 541

Message Posted:
25/10/2010 21:43

we stayed in an apartment 2009 febuary for a week it took us 2 weeks back in england to warm up. We had a gas heater on all day and night and we were still frozen, it was warm in the sun but apartment stayed cold.Never again in febuary.

Twitch



Joined: 25/10/2010
Posts: 14

Message Posted:
25/10/2010 21:46

Well thank you all especially Ozangirl got the response I had thought and now Easter sounds better and maybe like last year a goddamn Volcano erupts and we get stuck for 3 weeks lol

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
25/10/2010 21:46

it really is the worst month to visit , but it is still warmer than the uk .

hawkeye


Joined: 12/09/2010
Posts: 334

Message Posted:
25/10/2010 21:48

yes febuary the worst time. Seems freezing, because the temperatures can be lovely during the day but drop dramatically once the sun goes down. Its th total drop that makes it very cold, from say 25 to 8.....bring sheepskin slippers, electric blankets, and hotties. We have been here for 7 of those febuary s.

oh we still get power cuts especially when the weather is storms and thunerous rain. Sue

Pugwash


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 1797

Message Posted:
25/10/2010 21:53

Agree February grim but can be nice in the day sometimes.

mistress


Joined: 29/08/2009
Posts: 57

Message Posted:
25/10/2010 22:14

I was there during feb half term this year and the weather was fantastic, as was the entertainment at Guidos (loved the ethical Elvis and his fitted suit)

deputydawg


Joined: 30/03/2010
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
25/10/2010 23:43

Agree entirely that the dramatic drop in evening temperatures can make Feb extremely cold. However, after aggregating some 10 winters here I believe the bigger problem and sometimes danger is dampness. Unless much precaution taken, by that month of the year, the very large majority of buildings have their structure and fabric soaked by dampness and often leaks. This can invade wardrobes and bedding also and, is a real health hazard. Burning gas fires and oil heaters is no substitute for dry warmth such as radiator central heating or sufficient log fires to bring heat to all rooms of a property. Ideally this should be preceded by double brick cavity insulated walls over a damp course or membrane. Very expensive to maintain but an expenditure which is at the top of my priorities to enjoy life here to the full.

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
25/10/2010 23:57

worst month you could spend in cyprus , been there done it got the T-shirt , cold and wet both times we went so never again . why its february i dont know but jan and march are allways fine and sunny although not warm .

matula


Joined: 07/07/2008
Posts: 647

Message Posted:
26/10/2010 09:36

Disagree with comments re February being worst month for weather. August by a country mile for me. Why do so many ex-pats disappear in August?

Chegwin


Joined: 24/03/2009
Posts: 775

Message Posted:
26/10/2010 11:11

So, it rains a bit during February. Well last year a bit more than a little but it was needed.

Bring the clothes you would normally wear during a late UK spring. That should do.

For me the winter months are the best months. Evenings are what I look forward to the most. Logs on the fire crackling away, rain battering the windows, nuts and cherry brandy after me pizza and beer. Bit of telly and a gardening mag. Heaven.

Days are nice at around +/- 18°C but feels warmer in the sun, if you want warmer.

August is the time to leg it.

matula


Joined: 07/07/2008
Posts: 647

Message Posted:
26/10/2010 11:40

Thank you Chegwin, glad someone agrees with me.