Nissi Bay

What’s the weather like in Nissi Bay in January?

If you’re looking for mild and sunny conditions for a relaxing New Year escape, then head to Cyprus this month. The Nissi Bay weather in January is very pleasant considering it’s winter, with not too much rain falling. It’s a brilliant resort to visit and leave behind the grey skies of northern Europe in January.

Geographical influences

Nissi Bay is to the west of Ayia Napa’s town centre, along the stunning south east coast of Cyprus, and enjoys a brilliant Mediterranean climate. The wind speed here can increase in winter months like January and around 11 days can be affected by wet weather. There’s less wind further inland away from the coast.

Averages

Even though you’re likely to see some rain in Nissi Bay in January, with 71mm falling on average, the frequent sunshine helps to brighten the skies. This part of Cyprus still gets six to seven hours of sun each day and it doesn’t set until after 5pm at the beginning of the month. The average daytime high temperature is 17°C, although this can drop to 10°C on the coldest days. The weather in Nissi Bay in January sees an average water temperature of 17°C in the Mediterranean, which is a bit chilly for a dip in the crystal clear seas. The UV level’s low and the humidity should measure 66%.