Nicosia weather in January (Lefkoşa District, Cyprus)

What should you pack for a trip to Nicosia in January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Nicosia includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 16°C. At night, they generally drop to 8°C. Enjoy a month of comfortably warm temperatures, despite being cooler than other months.

Precipitation

Nicosia in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. This is the wettest month of the year, so having an umbrella ready is a smart choice. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 171 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March, April, May, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Nicosia climate page with graphs.

 

Nicosia, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 71%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 171 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Cyprus in January

Find out more about the weather in Cyprus and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Nicosia, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Nicosia.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Cyprus? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Cyprus. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.