Cyprus weather in January
Coastal daytime highs average 15.1°C in Paphos to 15.7°C in Ayia Napa. Inland, Nicosia averages 15.1°C. Troodos, at 1,777 metres in the mountains, averages 5.9°C.
Coastal sea temperatures average 18.4–19.1°C. Across the seven places, rain averages 6.8–12.4 days this month. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain.
Historical averages for planning, not a forecast. Air and rain: 1990–2025; sea: 2023–2025. Comparisons cover seven sampled places, not every location or elevation in Cyprus. About the data.
Choose a place in January
- Paphos in JanuaryWest coast
- Daytime high
- 15.1°C
- Nighttime low
- 11.3°C
- Rainy days
- 12.2
- Sea
- 19.1°C
- Limassol in JanuarySouth coast
- Daytime high
- 15.6°C
- Nighttime low
- 9.9°C
- Rainy days
- 8.8
- Sea
- 18.4°C
- Nicosia in JanuaryInland capital
- Daytime high
- 15.1°C
- Nighttime low
- 7.9°C
- Rainy days
- 8.0
- Sea
- Not coastal
- Larnaca in JanuarySoutheast coast
- Daytime high
- 15.6°C
- Nighttime low
- 10.1°C
- Rainy days
- 7.8
- Sea
- 18.5°C
- Ayia Napa in JanuaryEast coast
- Daytime high
- 15.7°C
- Nighttime low
- 11.5°C
- Rainy days
- 6.8
- Sea
- 19.0°C
- Polis in JanuaryNorth-west coast
- Daytime high
- 15.4°C
- Nighttime low
- 11.8°C
- Rainy days
- 12.4
- Sea
- 18.7°C
- Troodos in JanuaryMountains
- Daytime high
- 5.9°C
- Nighttime low
- -1.1°C
- Rainy days
- 12.3
- Sea
- Not coastal
| Place | Daytime high | Nighttime low | Rainy days | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PaphosWest coast | 15.1°C | 11.3°C | 12.2 | 19.1°C |
| LimassolSouth coast | 15.6°C | 9.9°C | 8.8 | 18.4°C |
| NicosiaInland capital | 15.1°C | 7.9°C | 8.0 | Not coastal |
| LarnacaSoutheast coast | 15.6°C | 10.1°C | 7.8 | 18.5°C |
| Ayia NapaEast coast | 15.7°C | 11.5°C | 6.8 | 19.0°C |
| PolisNorth-west coast | 15.4°C | 11.8°C | 12.4 | 18.7°C |
| TroodosMountains | 5.9°C | -1.1°C | 12.3 | Not coastal |
Beach, sightseeing or hiking?
These are climate guidelines, not a verdict on your trip. The warmest place is not always the most comfortable. Forecasts, sea conditions and trail access need a separate check.
Beach
Sea temperature at least 22°C, daytime high at least 25°C and at most 2 rainy days.
No sampled place meets all these criteria this month.
Places outside the guideline
- Paphos
The guideline is missed because sea temperature is 19.1°C (minimum 22°C), daytime high is 15.1°C (minimum 25°C) and there are 12.2 rainy days (maximum 2 rainy days).
- Limassol
The guideline is missed because sea temperature is 18.4°C (minimum 22°C), daytime high is 15.6°C (minimum 25°C) and there are 8.8 rainy days (maximum 2 rainy days).
- Larnaca
The guideline is missed because sea temperature is 18.5°C (minimum 22°C), daytime high is 15.6°C (minimum 25°C) and there are 7.8 rainy days (maximum 2 rainy days).
- Ayia Napa
The guideline is missed because sea temperature is 19.0°C (minimum 22°C), daytime high is 15.7°C (minimum 25°C) and there are 6.8 rainy days (maximum 2 rainy days).
- Polis
The guideline is missed because sea temperature is 18.7°C (minimum 22°C), daytime high is 15.4°C (minimum 25°C) and there are 12.4 rainy days (maximum 2 rainy days).
Sightseeing
Daytime high 18–29°C and at most 5 rainy days.
No sampled place meets all these criteria this month.
Places outside the guideline
- Paphos
The guideline is missed because daytime high is 15.1°C (guideline 18–29°C) and there are 12.2 rainy days (maximum 5 rainy days).
- Limassol
The guideline is missed because daytime high is 15.6°C (guideline 18–29°C) and there are 8.8 rainy days (maximum 5 rainy days).
- Nicosia
The guideline is missed because daytime high is 15.1°C (guideline 18–29°C) and there are 8.0 rainy days (maximum 5 rainy days).
- Larnaca
The guideline is missed because daytime high is 15.6°C (guideline 18–29°C) and there are 7.8 rainy days (maximum 5 rainy days).
- Ayia Napa
The guideline is missed because daytime high is 15.7°C (guideline 18–29°C) and there are 6.8 rainy days (maximum 5 rainy days).
- Polis
The guideline is missed because daytime high is 15.4°C (guideline 18–29°C) and there are 12.4 rainy days (maximum 5 rainy days).
- Troodos
The guideline is missed because daytime high is 5.9°C (guideline 18–29°C) and there are 12.3 rainy days (maximum 5 rainy days).
Hiking
Daytime high 12–25°C and at most 6 rainy days.
No sampled place meets all these criteria this month.
Places outside the guideline
- Paphos
The guideline is missed because there are 12.2 rainy days (maximum 6 rainy days).
- Limassol
The guideline is missed because there are 8.8 rainy days (maximum 6 rainy days).
- Nicosia
The guideline is missed because there are 8.0 rainy days (maximum 6 rainy days).
- Larnaca
The guideline is missed because there are 7.8 rainy days (maximum 6 rainy days).
- Ayia Napa
The guideline is missed because there are 6.8 rainy days (maximum 6 rainy days).
- Polis
The guideline is missed because there are 12.4 rainy days (maximum 6 rainy days).
- Troodos
The guideline is missed because daytime high is 5.9°C (guideline 12–25°C) and there are 12.3 rainy days (maximum 6 rainy days).