Monthly climate guide
Ayia Napa weather in January
Expect mild weather in Ayia Napa in January: afternoons reach about 16°C (60°F), while nights drop to around 12°C (54°F). Around 78 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- Ayia Napa is usually about 2°C warmer than Nicosia, 60 km away, in January.
- Days and nights are close, only about 4°C apart.
- Good walking weather for combining Konnos Bay and Nissi Beach in one day.
- It's wetter than a typical month in Ayia Napa — roughly 211% more rain than average.
January is typically Ayia Napa's coolest month.It's usually the wettest month of the year.
Avg high
16°C
60°F
Avg low
12°C
54°F
Rainfall
78 mm
some rain
Humidity
70%
relative
Sky
68%
cloud · often cloudy
Ayia Napa weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C / 60°F | 12°C / 54°F | 78 mm | 70% | 68% |
| February | 17°C / 62°F | 12°C / 54°F | 37 mm | 71% | 59% |
| March | 19°C / 65°F | 13°C / 56°F | 27 mm | 70% | 63% |
| April | 22°C / 72°F | 16°C / 60°F | 13 mm | 67% | 56% |
| May | 26°C / 79°F | 20°C / 67°F | 11 mm | 63% | 43% |
| June | 30°C / 86°F | 24°C / 74°F | 2 mm | 58% | 24% |
| July | 33°C / 91°F | 27°C / 80°F | 1 mm | 56% | 19% |
| August | 33°C / 92°F | 27°C / 81°F | 1 mm | 58% | 17% |
| September | 31°C / 89°F | 26°C / 78°F | 4 mm | 58% | 25% |
| October | 27°C / 81°F | 22°C / 72°F | 17 mm | 60% | 47% |
| November | 22°C / 72°F | 18°C / 64°F | 34 mm | 64% | 61% |
| December | 18°C / 64°F | 14°C / 58°F | 76 mm | 68% | 63% |
What to pack for January
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is January a good time to visit Ayia Napa?
Our Ayia Napa guide recommends: May–June and September–October for warm sea without the peak heat.
Walk to the sea caves at Cape Greco in the early morning, before the boat trips arrive.
Best time to visit Ayia Napa →Other Cyprus cities in January
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Ayia Napa in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Ayia Napa?
January is a reasonable time for Ayia Napa: highs around 16°C and about 78 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Ayia Napa in January?
Average highs are about 16°C (60°F) and average lows about 12°C (54°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Ayia Napa in January?
Ayia Napa typically gets around 78 mm of rain in January — some rain. It's usually the wettest month of the year.
When is the best time to visit Ayia Napa?
May–June and September–October for warm sea without the peak heat.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Ayia Napa (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.