Paphos City weather in January (Cyprus)

What can you expect from the weather in Paphos City during January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Paphos City 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 12°C. While this is the time of year with slightly cooler averages, it remains comfortably warm.

Paphos City in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

With around 197 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Paphos City. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Paphos City, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 86 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 75%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 197 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 Paphos City in January?

For visitors traveling to Paphos City, 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. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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