When to go · Ayia Napa
Ayia Napa in January
Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Cyprus: Cool and showery on the coast (16–17 °C (61–63 °F)), snow on Olympos; many beach hotels close. Good for Nicosia and the churches.Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Cyprus: Cool and showery on the coast (61–63 °F (16–17 °C)), snow on Olympos; many beach hotels close. Good for Nicosia and the churches.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) / 9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- Cyprus overall
- Prices
- Low
- Cyprus overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Cyprus: Cool and showery on the coast (16–17 °C (61–63 °F)), snow on Olympos; many beach hotels close. Good for Nicosia and the churches.Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Cyprus: Cool and showery on the coast (61–63 °F (16–17 °C)), snow on Olympos; many beach hotels close. Good for Nicosia and the churches.
Is another month better than January?
January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in January
- Ayia NapaHighs around 17 °C (63 °F), lows around 9 °C (48 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 63 °F (17 °C), lows around 48 °F (9 °C), rain on about 9 days
- South and east coast, Cyprus · Larnaca, Limassol, Ayia Napa, Protarasfine
Mild, wet-ish winters around 17 °C (63 °F) by day; July and August reach 32–35 °C (90–95 °F) with sticky humidity. Sea is warm enough to swim from May to November.Mild, wet-ish winters around 63 °F (17 °C) by day; July and August reach 90–95 °F (32–35 °C) with sticky humidity. Sea is warm enough to swim from May to November.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Cyprus overall
- Low
- Prices · Cyprus overall
- Low
Cyprus overall: Cool and showery on the coast (16–17 °C), snow on Olympos; many beach hotels close. Good for Nicosia and the churches.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Ayia Napa, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
May: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Night low
Jan: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
May: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 9
May: 2 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
May: 1
January: Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Cyprus: Cool and showery on the coast (16–17 °C), snow on Olympos; many beach hotels close. Good for Nicosia and the churches.
May: Inside Ayia Napa's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Ayia Napa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings