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Latchi harbour and the Akamas hills near Polis

Polis in January

Daytime highs average 15.3°C and nights 11.9°C. Expect about 18 sunny days and 12 rainy days, with 117 mm of rain in total. The sea averages 19°C.

Daytime high
15.3°C
Most years 14.1–16.7
Nighttime low
11.9°C
Most years 10.4–13.5
☀️ Sunny days
17.8days
Most years 11.0–23.0
🌧️ Rainy days
12.2days
Most years 6.5–18.5
Sea temperature
18.7°C
Bracing
Chance of rainUnder 3%3–12%12–25%25% or moreNumbers show the average daytime high.
Day by day
15° / 12°☀️ 18🌧️ 12🌊 19°
January daytime highs, year by year
The latest ten years averaged 15.8°C, 0.8°C warmer than the first ten.
1990Axis from 12°C to 18°C2025
January across Cyprus
Polis is the fourth warmest of 7 places by daytime high.
  1. Ayia Napa15.6°
  2. Limassol15.6°
  3. Larnaca15.6°
  4. Polis15.3°
  5. Nicosia15.1°
  6. Paphos15.0°
  7. Troodos5.9°

Polis in January: your questions

Can I swim in Polis in January?
Only if you like it bracing. The sea averages 19°C in January, and most swimmers wait until May. The warmest sea is in August, at 29°C.
How hot is Polis in January?
Daytime highs average 15.3°C and nights 11.9°C. In most years the January average high falls between 14 and 17°C. Cool, and cold at night.
Does it rain in Polis in January?
Some. Polis averages 12.2 rainy days and 117 mm in January; any given day has about a 39% chance of at least 1 mm. January is the wettest month of the year in Polis.
Is January a good time to visit Polis?
It depends on what you want. January in Polis has 18 sunny days but falls outside the comfortable range for beach, sightseeing and hiking.
How does Polis compare with the rest of Cyprus in January?
Polis sits in the middle: 0.3°C cooler than Ayia Napa and 9.5°C warmer than Troodos in January.

Compare Polis in January