Cyprus in January

January is Cyprus's weakest month (rank 12 of 12): its 4 destinations average 70/100, led by Nicosia at 73 — 15°C and 11 rainy days — while Paphos trails at 66 with 117 mm of rain.

#12 of 12 months for Cyprus · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Where in Cyprus in January

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1NicosiaCity15°C78 mm · 11 days73 tier B
2LarnacaBeach13°C60 mm · 9 days71 tier B
3LimassolBeach16°C78 mm · 12 days70 tier B
4PaphosBeach13°C117 mm · 12 days66 tier C

Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means January is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.

What's on in Cyprus in January

  • Flamingos on the salt lake · Larnaca · 15 Nov – 31 Mar (usually)

Seasons in force

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