Northern Cyprus weather in January
Planning a getaway to Northern Cyprus this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Northern Cyprus in January?
Northern Cyprus is a region in Cyprus. January in Northern Cyprus generally has moderate temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C and nighttime temperatures around 10°C in Kyrenia. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though January is the coolest month, you can still find places in Northern Cyprus with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.
January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 74 mm in Kyrenia. The city Kyrenia usually sees around 171 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For a closer look at January's conditions in Northern Cyprus, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Northern Cyprus's yearly weather, check out our Northern Cyprus climate page.
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Popular destinations in Northern Cyprus
What is the weather like in January for the 2 most popular destinations in Northern Cyprus?
Average weather in Kyrenia
In January Kyrenia generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Lapithos
In January Lapithos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Northern Cyprus?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Northern Cyprus with often tolerable weather in Kyrenia.
On average, the best time to visit Northern Cyprus is in April, May, June, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Kyrenia. In contrast, January and February tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
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