Ayia Napa in January: weather, sea and travel tips
Is January a good time to visit?
January in Ayia Napa suits seaside walks if beach warmth is not essential. Days average +16 °C and seasonal sea temperatures are +18 °C. Rain makes flexible outdoor plans useful.
Weather in January
Compare the three parts of January below and choose dates that suit your plans. Check the forecast closer to departure.
- Water
- +18 °C
- Daytime air
- +16 °C
- Night-time air
- +13 °C
Early, mid or late January?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 January | +17 °C | +14 °C | +18 °C |
| 11–20 January | +16 °C | +13 °C | +18 °C |
| 21–31 January | +15 °C | +12 °C | +18 °C |
Days with precipitation in January
Share of days with precipitation in the weather archive.
Water in January
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +18 °C for the month. It averages +18 °C in the first ten days and +18 °C towards the end. These are seasonal averages, so the water on your travel dates can be warmer or cooler. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Ayia Napa.
Rainfall in January
In January, the average is 10 days with precipitation. In 2019–2025, the number ranged from 5 to 14 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
December, January or February: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | +18 °C | +16 °C | +20 °C |
| January | +16 °C | +13 °C | +18 °C |
| February | +15 °C | +12 °C | +17 °C |
December has warmer days than January. The difference matters if you prefer warmth to cooler walking weather. January and February have similar daytime temperatures.
The annual charts for Ayia Napa compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at January, see the January charts and archive by year.
Things to do in January
- In dry weather, Ayia Napa’s fishing harbour offers a short waterside walk with boats to look at. It can be fitted around other plans.
- The International Sculpture Park is an outdoor option. The neighbouring park of Mediterranean plants, cacti and succulents allows a walk to combine art with an interest in plants.
- For a rainy day, Thalassa Museum has a full-size replica of an ancient trading ship and exhibits about marine life. It offers a way to explore the sea’s history when beach weather is unsuitable.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2019–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2019–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.