When to go · Platres
Platres in January
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Apr–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 (Apr–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
- 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Low
- Cyprus overall
- Prices
- Low
- Cyprus overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Apr–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 (Apr–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
- PlatresHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °C), rain on about 5 days
- Troodos mountains, Cyprus · Platres, Kakopetria, Mount Olymposfine
The summer escape, 8–10 °C (14–18 °F) cooler than the plain. Snow on Olympos (1,952 m) in January–February, with a small ski area — check snow before driving up.The summer escape, 14–18 °F (8–10 °C) cooler than the plain. Snow on Olympos (1,952 m) in January–February, with a small ski area — check snow before driving up.
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 Platres, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Mixed
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Apr: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Apr: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 5 (better)
Apr: 7
Crowds
Jan: Low
Apr: Medium
Prices
Jan: Low
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Apr: 1
January: Outside the best window (Apr–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.
April: Inside Platres's best window: Apr–Oct.
Platres: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings