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Ayia Napa vs Paphosin January

Ayia Napa and Paphos have similar average daytime temperatures in January, at 15.6°C and 15.0°C. Paphos averages 5.3 more rainy days that month. Ayia Napa averages 5.0 more sunny days.

Sea caves and clear water at Ayia NapaPaphos harbour with its medieval fort and fishing boats
January averages
Ayia NapaPaphos
Daytime high
Ayia Napa: 15.6°C
Paphos: 15.0°C
Nighttime low
Ayia Napa: 11.5°C
Paphos: 11.4°C
Sunny days
Ayia Napa: 22.7
Paphos: 17.8
Rainy days
Ayia Napa: 6.9
Paphos: 12.2
Precipitation
Ayia Napa: 40.0 mm
Paphos: 116.8 mm
In most years
The middle 80% of January daytime highs.

Ayia Napa in January14.1–17.1°C

Paphos in January13.9–16.4°C

Ayia Napa or Paphos in January?

Is Ayia Napa or Paphos warmer in January?
Ayia Napa, by 0.6°C. Daytime highs average 15.6°C in Ayia Napa and 15.0°C in Paphos; nights average 11.5°C and 11.4°C. Pick Paphos if you want to avoid the heat.
Does it rain more in Ayia Napa or Paphos in January?
Paphos, with 5.3 more rainy days: 6.9 in Ayia Napa against 12.2 in Paphos. Ayia Napa gets 40 mm and Paphos 117 mm in a typical January.
Which is sunnier in January, Ayia Napa or Paphos?
Ayia Napa, with 5.0 more sunny days: 22.7 in Ayia Napa against 17.8 in Paphos.
Where is the sea warmer in January, Ayia Napa or Paphos?
The sea is about the same in both: 19.0°C off Ayia Napa and 19.1°C off Paphos.