Cyprus weather in January is mild winter weather with both sunny and rainy days. The average daytime temperature is 17 °C. Some days will be unexpectedly warm and good for sunbathing while some other days will be very cold with storms and even snow at the mountains.
January is the coldest month with diversified temperatures across the various regions of Cyprus. January is the time to experience the unique climate of Cyprus. In a less than 40 minutes drive you can go from the sunny coasts (temperature up to 20-25 °C) to the snow covered mountains of Troodos (with temperature -5 to 10°C).
1. Average weather in January
- Generally: Both sunny and cloudy/rainy days. 50/50
- Day temperature: 10-23 °C
- Night temperature: 0-13 °C
- Sun: 14-16 sunny days.
- Rain: 8-9 rainy days. Rains for a few hours.
- Clouds: 7-8 cloudy days.
- Swimming: Water temperature 16-18 °C
- Sunset: The sun sets at 17:00
2. Cyprus temperature in January
At the coasts of Cyprus the temperature is 10-23 °C during daytime and it droops to 0-13 °C at night. There are however, unexpectedly warm days with temperature well above 25 °C. On average there are 14-16 sunny days at the coastal towns of Paphos, Limassol, Larnaca and Ayia Napa. The weather at Troodos mountains and Nicosia is a bit colder with temperatures of 5-15°C at daytime and -5 to 10 °C at night with a bit of snow. The sun sets at 17:00.
3. What clothes to wear in January
On January, you will mostly use light winter clothes. You should have jeans/pants, pullovers, and a warm jacket for the night time. You do not need to bring your heavy coat. You will also need, a couple of T-shirts and shorts for the sunny days. It does not rain too much in Cyprus but is nice to have an umbrella for those rainy days. Check the photos below to get a better idea about the weather and the clothes people wear in January.
4. Going to the beach in January
The sea water temperature depends on your destination. In the south coasts of Limassol, Larnaca and Ayia Napa the waters are shallower and warmer with temperatures of 17-18 °C in January. The west cost of Paphos and the northern coasts of Cyprus the water is a bit colder, 16-17 °C.
5. Fresh local fruits of January
Winter is citrus season in Cyprus. You will find fresh and cheap oranges, mandarins, lemons, grapefruit, polema etc. You can buy fruits at big supermarket, at small fruit shops and the Saturday street market (ask the locals)
6. Things to do in January
Things to do in January include skiing at Troodos mountains (if there is snow), wine tasting along the wine routes of Paphos and Limassol, Jeep safari at Akamas or Troodos mountains, sightseeing (ancients sights and churches of the Byzantine times).
Wine tasting
Jeep Safari
Sunbathing and swimming.
