Winter (December - January)

The winter (December - January) in Cyprus brings mild temperatures, however the air never drops below 59°F. There are occasional rains, but the weather is still rather sunny with a solid six hours of sunshine during the day. Unlike its smaller neighbors, Cyprus does not shut down in the winter months and this is the best time to visit for the excellent heritage museums and sites when they are least crowded. Head to the Troodos Mountains in late winter, when the snowfall offers exciting skiing opportunities.

Events and Festivals

- Epiphany (January) - The Feast of Epiphany is one of Cyprus's most important Orthodox celebrations. Called the Festival of Light, it's symbolic of the rebirth of the human race and is the day when the demons and evil spirits which arrived on Christmas are chased out of villager's homes by the local priest's sprinkling of holy water.

- New Year - January 1

- Celebration in honor of the Kikk Icon of the Mother of God - January 8

- Commemoration Day of Saint Neophyte - January 24