18.6°
Brisk
Swimmable but sharp on entry — the domain of year-round regulars.
Averaged across the eight stretches of coast below, the sea around Cyprus sits at about 18.6° through January. The figures are daily satellite readings averaged over five full years, not a published brochure number.
| Where | Average | Range | Swimming | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PaphosPaphos | 18.8° | 16.6°–20.1° | Brisk | Paphos beaches → |
| Coral BayPaphos | 18.7° | 16.6°–20.1° | Brisk | Coral Bay beaches → |
| Latchi & AkamasPaphos | 18.6° | 17.1°–19.9° | Brisk | Latchi & Akamas beaches → |
| LimassolLimassol | 18.7° | 16.6°–20.0° | Brisk | Limassol beaches → |
| LarnacaLarnaca | 18.6° | 16.8°–20.0° | Brisk | Larnaca beaches → |
| Ayia NapaFamagusta | 18.6° | 16.8°–19.8° | Brisk | Ayia Napa beaches → |
| ProtarasFamagusta | 18.5° | 16.9°–19.8° | Brisk | Protaras beaches → |
| KyreniaKyrenia | 18.5° | 16.7°–20.1° | Brisk | Kyrenia guide → |