Lapithos weather in January (Northern Cyprus, Cyprus)

Curious about the January weather in Lapithos? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Lapithos typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 16°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year. However the temperature is still pleasant and it won't ever get really cold.

Lapithos in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 171 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Lapithos. April, May, June, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and February tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Lapithos, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 171 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nicosia, Cyprus (28 KM, 17 Miles).

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.

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 Lapithos in January?

For visitors traveling to Lapithos, 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

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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