Northern Cyprus Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Northern Cyprus, Cyprus in January.

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Kyrenia Lapithos

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

What to Expect in Northern Cyprus in January

Northern Cyprus, Cyprus is a region in Cyprus. January in Northern Cyprus generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) 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, Cyprus with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.

To explore the conditions in Northern Cyprus, Cyprus in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 74 mm (2.9 in) in Kyrenia.

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Kyrenia typically sees 171 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

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Best Places to Visit in Northern Cyprus in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Northern Cyprus.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Northern Cyprus

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Northern Cyprus, Cyprus?

Temperature range in Northern Cyprus (January)

Precipitation variation in Northern Cyprus (January)

Kyrenia

In January Kyrenia generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
171 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Kyrenia →

Lapithos

In January Lapithos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
171 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
77 mm (3 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Lapithos →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Northern Cyprus, in Cyprus.

In our records: Cyprus January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Cyprus in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Cyprus was 6°C (43°F) in Kakopetria on January 1, 2016.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Northern Cyprus in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kyrenia 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Lapithos 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 77 mm (3 in)

Northern Cyprus weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Northern Cyprus, Cyprus in January?

In January, Northern Cyprus, Cyprus generally has tolerable weather conditions. Kyrenia sees daytime temperatures near 16°C (61°F), with nights cooling to roughly 10°C (50°F).

What is the average temperature in Northern Cyprus, Cyprus in January?

Daytime temperatures in Kyrenia peak at roughly 16°C (61°F) in January, dropping to about 10°C (50°F) overnight.

Does Northern Cyprus, Cyprus get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Northern Cyprus, Cyprus during January, with Kyrenia averaging close to 74 mm (2.9 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Northern Cyprus, Cyprus?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Kyrenia, January might be a good time to visit Northern Cyprus, Cyprus. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Kyrenia. On the other hand, the months of July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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