The weather in January in Cyprus
It's cool to moderate in January in Cyprus with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 9°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? January isn’t a good month to be in Cyprus. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Cyprus. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 23°C in 2021, Cyprus reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -3°C to a highest value of 13°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Cyprus is 18°C this month. You can swim, but it's a bit chilly.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 69 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in January for Cyprus
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Cyprus. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Cyprus | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 16°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 18°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 5°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 69 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 11 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Cyprus with cool temps, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights around 8°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 17°C, with nights around 8°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Cyprus is around 17°C, while nighttime temps are about 6°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Check out the climate of Cyprus for all months and discover the best travel time
The climate in Cyprus is based on weather data from Nicosia. Other places, like Paphos, Limassol or Ayia Napa, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Cyprus to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Cyprus. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Cyprus
Temperature in January in Cyprus over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Cyprus. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Cyprus
Total precipitation in January in Cyprus over the years
Daily UV index in January in Cyprus
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Cyprus, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Cyprus by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cyprus. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.