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Weather in January in Cyprus

Considering a trip to Cyprus this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Cyprus in January?

January in Cyprus generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 14°C in Galata to 17°C in Protaras. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Protaras and 5°C in Galata. While January might be the chilliest month, Cyprus offers areas with temperate climates year-round, ensuring visitors always have a delightful experience.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Cyprus, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pyla with an average of 46 mm to high rainfall in Neo Chorio with 126 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Protaras usually sees around 180 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Cyprus climate page.

Where to go in Cyprus in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Cyprus on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Cyprus, check out our Cyprus's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Cyprus?

Protaras

In January Protaras generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Protaras
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
23°C 
20°C 
3,315 hours 
269 mm 
64 days 
poor 
January January
17°C 
14°C 
180 hours 
58 mm 
11 days 
tolerable 
February   >> February
>>  
17°C 
13°C 
185 hours 
40 mm 
10 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Protaras

Paphos City

In January Paphos City generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Paphos City
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
23°C 
19°C 
3,416 hours 
387 mm 
71 days 
poor 
January January
16°C 
12°C 
197 hours 
86 mm 
14 days 
tolerable 
February   >> February
>>  
16°C 
12°C 
211 hours 
67 mm 
12 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Paphos City

Limassol

In January Limassol generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Limassol
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
24°C 
18°C 
3,409 hours 
303 mm 
67 days 
poor 
January January
16°C 
11°C 
194 hours 
66 mm 
13 days 
tolerable 
February   >> February
>>  
16°C 
11°C 
213 hours 
52 mm 
11 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Limassol

Ayia Napa

In January Ayia Napa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Ayia Napa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
23°C 
20°C 
3,315 hours 
261 mm 
63 days 
poor 
January January
17°C 
13°C 
180 hours 
56 mm 
11 days 
tolerable 
February   >> February
>>  
17°C 
13°C 
185 hours 
39 mm 
10 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Ayia Napa

Larnaca

In January Larnaca generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Larnaca
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
25°C 
18°C 
3,315 hours 
255 mm 
58 days 
unpleasant 
January January
17°C 
11°C 
180 hours 
49 mm 
11 days 
tolerable 
February   >> February
>>  
17°C 
11°C 
185 hours 
40 mm 
10 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Larnaca

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Cyprus.

Is January the best time to visit Cyprus?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Cyprus with often tolerable weather in Protaras.

On average, the best time to visit Cyprus is in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Protaras. On the other hand, the months of January and February tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Cyprus.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Cyprus? Get detailed 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.