Nicosia weather in January (Cyprus)

Planning a trip to Nicosia in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Nicosia generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 16°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 8°C. While this is the time of year with slightly cooler averages, it remains comfortably warm.

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

The area enjoys a balanced 171 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 57 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 71%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 171 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Cyprus in January

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

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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 Nicosia in January?

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 in January.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Barbeque
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate 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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.