When to go · Protaras
Protaras in January
Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–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–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) / 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Low
- Cyprus overall
- Prices
- Low
- Cyprus overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–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–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
- ProtarasHighs around 17 °C (63 °F), lows around 8 °C (46 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 63 °F (17 °C), lows around 46 °F (8 °C), rain on about 6 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 Protaras, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
May: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Jan: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
May: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 6
May: 3 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
May: 1
January: Outside the best window (May–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 Protaras's best window: May–Oct.
Protaras: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings