The weather in May in Paphos

It's warm in May in Paphos with an average temperature of 26°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 19°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Paphos. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Paphos, Cyprus. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 42°C in 2020, Paphos reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 11°C to a highest value of 25°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Paphos is 25°C this month. Lovely temperature for a swim.

Rainfall amount

According to weather history, there is only 9,6 mm of precipitation in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in May for Paphos

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Paphos. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Paphos New York
Average temperature 26°C 22°C
Max. temperature 28°C 28°C
Min. temperature 15°C -5°C
Total precipitation 9,6 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 2 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Paphos with warm temps, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights around 17°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 27°C, with nights around 18°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Paphos is around 27°C, while nighttime temps are about 18°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Paphos, Cyprus. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Paphos

Temperature in May in Paphos over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May 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.

Daily Precipitation in May in Paphos

Total precipitation in May in Paphos over the years

Daily UV index in May in Paphos

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Paphos, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in May in Paphos

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The days were sunny and the temperature was pleasant: warm but not muggy. To compensate, rare cloudy days, no serious precipitation.— This text is automatically translated to English

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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.