The climate of Paphos
The current climate in Paphos features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 18°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 25°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 9°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Paphos, Cyprus.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Paphos in recent years was 42°C in May 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 9°C in February 2015.
Rainfall amount
On average, Paphos receives 442 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Paphos?
The best time to visit Paphos for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Paphos.
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Climate Table of Paphos
The climate table of Paphos shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 20 |
Temp. min (°C) | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 12 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 98 | 55 | 69 | 8,4 | 9,6 | 2,9 | 0,1 | 0,4 | 1,8 | 55 | 43 | 98 |
UV Index | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Paphos, Cyprus. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Paphos
Yearly Temperature in Paphos
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Paphos, Cyprus. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Paphos
Total Yearly Precipitation in Paphos
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Paphos, Cyprus. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Paphos
Weather experiences in Paphos
The weather in Paphos is rated an average of 4,2 out of 5 stars by 10 visitors. Have you been to Paphos? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
Not too dry, but an occasional balmy wind blows.
Rain may occur, but is usually only short-lived. An ideal place for a winter vacation.
It also rains, but it quickly recedes. If you like a quiet vacation, this climate is ideal.
Radiant sun and oppressive heat combined with a cool breeze. The perfect combination of warmth and comfort. The air was clear and the nights were cool.
The days were sunny and the temperature was pleasant: warm but not muggy. To compensate, rare cloudy days, no serious precipitation.
Ideal for relaxing days during the day and cool nights in the evening. Sometimes it rained, but mostly it was sunny.
During the day the temperature remained at a pleasant 20 degrees. Sunny and dry, but occasionally we were surprised by sporadic rain showers. The nights were cooler. However, the heat was bearable and refreshing.
The sun shines, there is almost no rain. The heat can be very intense at times, especially around noon. Be sure to take plenty of fluids.
During the day the temperature rose slightly to 28 degrees, but at night it dropped to 20 degrees. A few random rainy days made things even more interesting.
Cozy port town in Cyprus with nice waterfront cafes where you can sit nicely when it is as hot as when we were there.
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Average weather in Paphos by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Paphos. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.