January gives you 16.8°C days, a brisk sea at 18.6°, very quiet crowds. It is about 34% cheaper per day than September.
The weather
On the coast, January averages 16.8°C by day and 8.3°C overnight. Inland runs hotter in summer and colder in winter; the Troodos, at 1,360 m, is a different climate again.
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The sea
The sea averages 18.6°C in January. Swimmable but sharp on entry — the domain of year-round regulars.
How busy
Cyprus receives about 66,664 visitors in an average January — 13% of what July takes. The island to yourself, and priced accordingly.
What it costs
Visitors spend an average of €57.16 per person per day in January. The cheapest month is January at €57, the dearest September at €87.
Where to go when the coast is quiet
Panagia Odigitria Church - KoukliaPaphos
Machairas Monastery (Panagia Machaira)Nicosia
Kykkos MonasteryNicosia
Agios Ioannis Lampadistis Monastery - KalopanayiotisNicosia
Kouklia VillagePaphos
Pomos VillagePaphosReady-made itineraries → · All beaches → · All attractions →