Catch Some Rays
After an excusable, hard night partying, and if you can drag yourself out of bed early enough to catch some rays, you’ll be pretty much guaranteed to go star-shaped for a fab tan. However … be warned! Yeah, we know, boring, boring, boring, but please note that the sun in Cyprus is incredibly strong. In July it will reach over 38°C, that’s a little over 105°F in English, especially between 11:00 and 15:00, and at this time of the year, there’s a little heat haze, and humidity, but the air is still quite clear, making the sun much stronger and whatever you do, don’t let those cool Mediterranean breezes fool you!
Drink Lots
So, in direct sun, it’ll be hotter, maybe over 40°C, especially inland, where it may also be a little more humid, and hence a very deceiving sun. It doesn’t matter how easily you tan; if you don’t use UV tanning protection, you might burn! My suggestion is first, to make sure you Drink Lots of Water, which naturally helps to reduce the dehydration factor. The average ‘burn time’ in July is about 40 minutes, so use a sun protection cream with a UV factor of at least 30 for the first couple of days, gradually lowering through your holiday, and always choose factor 50 or total sunblock for babies and toddlers.
Reflection Factor
Remember, you’ll even tan sitting in the shade under a brolly … honest! And be careful in the sea and swimming pools, as the reflection factor enhances the sun’s strength. And don’t think you’ll get away with it on a bike, quad, or in an open-top car either.
Straight from the Fridge
If you do get sunburned, try Natural Yoghurt, spread it straight from the fridge, all over the hot bits, or get someone else to do it for you … the mind boggles? Allow to dry completely to take out all the heat, and help repair the skin, then take a cool shower and cover yourself in chilled after-sun lotion, or pure Aloe, and drink loads More Water. Then avoid the sun for at least a day or two.
Remember
A gradual tan lasts longer, avoids burning, discomfort, peeling, and a shitty holiday!
Weather Forecast for Cyprus
www.cyprus-weather.org
Daylight Hours
July, 5.30 am to 8.30 pm
