Governor's Beach
Governor's Beach is a well-known naturist beach in Larnaca, Cyprus. The sea is warmest in August at about 27°C (81°F) and coolest in February (17°C (62°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 28°C (83°F), and the best time to visit is May to November. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025.
Weather and water temperature at Governor's Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C | 17°C | 93 mm |
| February | 14°C | 17°C | 60 mm |
| March | 15°C | 17°C | 34 mm |
| April | 18°C | 18°C | 17 mm |
| May (best) | 21°C | 20°C | 11 mm |
| June (best) | 25°C | 23°C | 3 mm |
| July (best) | 28°C | 26°C | 1 mm |
| August (best) | 28°C | 27°C | 1 mm |
| September (best) | 26°C | 26°C | 5 mm |
| October (best) | 24°C | 25°C | 19 mm |
| November (best) | 20°C | 22°C | 41 mm |
| December | 16°C | 20°C | 90 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: KALYMNOS
- Coordinates: 34.71667, 33.27083 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Cyprus?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Naturist places near Governor's Beach
- 1Pissouri Nudist Beach nude beach · Limassol · best May to NovemberToleratedSea 27°C in August
- 2Hidden Beach nude beach · Paphos · best May to NovemberToleratedSea 27°C in August
- 3Lara Beach nude beach · Paphos · best May to OctoberToleratedSea 28°C in August
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is Governor's Beach clothing optional?
Governor's Beach is listed as "known naturist place" according to Wikipedia/Wikidata naturism listings. Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. NudistMap has not yet verified this status in person. You can check what applies in Cyprus before you go.
When is the best time to visit Governor's Beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are May to November. July averages 28°C (82°F) and January 14°C (57°F).
How warm is the water at Governor's Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 17°C (62°F) to 27°C (81°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Governor's Beach?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (KALYMNOS) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Governor's Beach?
The closest are Pissouri Nudist Beach (50 km (31 mi)), Hidden Beach (67 km (42 mi)) and Lara Beach (91 km (57 mi)).
Sources
Status from Wikipedia/Wikidata naturism listings. Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikipedia · Wikidata Q22991922 · All data sources and licenses.