Larnaca weather in January (Cyprus)

Looking to travel to Larnaca in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Larnaca typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C. This period usually represents the year's more moderate temperatures, but it's far from being chilly.

Larnaca in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 49 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 180 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 Larnaca. March, 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 Larnaca climate page with graphs.

 

Larnaca, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 18°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 49 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 180 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Famagusta, Cyprus (3 KM, 2 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.

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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 Larnaca in January?

For visitors traveling to Larnaca, 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
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Larnaca.

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.