Cyprus · WinterMonth summary
Cyprus weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
10°C – 16°C
🌧 Rainy days
32% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cyprus in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in January (7.0/10). June scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Cyprus in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Quiet uncrowded beaches — ideal for coastal walks In January, Cyprus sees 16°C during the day with 8.8h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 32% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (9.6/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 10°C | 16°C | 32% | 3.2 | 8.8h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 9°C | 17°C | 23% | 1.6 | 9.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 11°C | 19°C | 18% | 1.1 | 10.4h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 14°C | 23°C | 14% | 0.6 | 11.9h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ May | 18°C | 26°C | 7% | 0.2 | 12.8h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ June | 22°C | 29°C | 1% | 0.0 | 13.4h | 9.6/10 |
| ☀️ July | 24°C | 33°C | 0% | 0.0 | 13.3h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ August | 24°C | 32°C | 1% | 0.0 | 12.2h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ September | 22°C | 30°C | 1% | 0.0 | 11.3h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 19°C | 27°C | 8% | 0.7 | 10.4h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 15°C | 23°C | 18% | 1.1 | 9.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 11°C | 18°C | 33% | 3.2 | 8.7h | 7.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Cyprus averages 16°C, 32% rainy days and 8.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +13°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -31%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cyprus in January
Is January a good time to visit Cyprus?
January is an acceptable time for Cyprus (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (9.6/10) if possible.
What to do in Cyprus in January?
With 16°C max and 8.8h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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