Nicosia in January

Cool and damp; bring a layer.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• MarchGreatMild; good for walking.
• AprilGreatWarm; Orthodox Easter some years.
• MayGreatWarm and dry.
• OctoberGreatMild; Oct 1 and Oct 28 holidays.

• NicosiaHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 59 °F (15 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 8 days
• Central plain, Cyprus · Nicosia, the Mesaoriafine

  The hottest part of the island: 38–40 °C (100–104 °F) in July and August, with heatwaves above 44 °C (111 °F) recorded. Winter nights near freezing.The hottest part of the island: 100–104 °F (38–40 °C) in July and August, with heatwaves above 111 °F (44 °C) recorded. Winter nights near freezing.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Epiphany

  6 January · Churches

  Public holiday; blessing of the waters.

• Christmas to Epiphany

  25 Dec–6 Jan

  Reduced opening hours; lights on Ledra Street and Eleftheria Square.

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.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Nicosia, side by side.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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