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Nicosia vs Limassol for Remote Work

Nicosia and Limassol are the two largest cities in Cyprus with complete remote-work profiles. Nicosia has about 200K residents; Limassol has about 154K. Nicosia is the national capital.

Nicosia sees about 5 rainy days that month, while Limassol sees about 4 rainy days. Across the year, temperatures range 7–36°C in Nicosia and 9–33°C in Limassol.

Nicosia sits at 155 m, versus 27 m in Limassol.

Side-by-side

Nicosia

Cyprus

Population
200K
Elevation
155 m
Best-month range
16–28°C
Best-month rain
About 5 rainy days
Year temperature range
7–36°C
National capital
Yes

Limassol

Cyprus

Population
154K
Elevation
27 m
Best-month range
17–26°C
Best-month rain
About 4 rainy days
Year temperature range
9–33°C
National capital
No

FAQ

Which is larger, Nicosia or Limassol?
Nicosia is the larger of the two complete profiles in Cyprus, with about 200K residents compared with about 154K in Limassol.
How does the climate compare in Nicosia vs Limassol?
The best remote-work month is typically May in Nicosia (22°C avg) and May in Limassol (22°C avg). Rainfall that month is about 5 rainy days in Nicosia versus about 4 rainy days in Limassol.