Visit Larnaca in January? Score 7.1/10 [2026]

Month summary

Larnaca weather in January

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

9°C – 16°C

🌧 Rainy days

23% of days

☀️ Sunshine

9.4h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.1/10

📅 📅 Best month

May (9.4/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Larnaca 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.

🌧 Rain : ██░░░░░░░░ 23%

🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 16°C

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 9.4h/d

Our take: January in Larnaca is ideal if you love mild winters without crowds—think crisp mornings (9°C) warming to pleasant afternoons (16°C). Rain's minimal at 23%, so you'll enjoy nearly 9.5 hours of daily sunshine perfect for exploring without intense heat. The sea sits at 19°C, cool but swimmable for the determined traveler.

By trip type

Larnaca 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, Larnaca sees 16°C during the day with 9.4h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (23% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (9.4/10) is significantly better if possible.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
⛅ January	9°C	16°C	23%	1.5	9.4h	7.1/10
⛅ February	9°C	17°C	19%	1.2	10.0h	7.2/10
🌤️ March	11°C	19°C	15%	0.7	11.0h	7.6/10
🌤️ April	14°C	23°C	15%	0.7	12.0h	8.5/10
☀️ May	18°C	27°C	10%	0.5	13.0h	9.4/10
☀️ June	22°C	30°C	6%	0.2	13.9h	9.2/10
☀️ July	24°C	34°C	1%	0.0	13.9h	7.9/10
☀️ August	24°C	33°C	1%	0.0	12.7h	8.2/10
☀️ September	22°C	31°C	4%	0.1	11.7h	8.6/10
☀️ October	20°C	28°C	9%	0.5	11.0h	9.2/10
🌤️ November	15°C	23°C	17%	0.7	9.3h	8.0/10
🌤️ December	12°C	18°C	30%	1.8	9.0h	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, Larnaca averages 16°C, 23% rainy days and 9.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10. See methodology →

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