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When is the best time to visit Paphos?
In general the best time to visit Paphos is probably April, May, June, July, August, September, October, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +28°C in August and it has 26 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - November.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is June, July, August with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Paphos in different months
This is the average weather in Paphos for each month based on historic data:
In April, May, June, July, August, September, October the weather is great. There are an average of 27 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +24°C to +28°C.
February, March, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +20°C during November.
In January the weather is average. Expect around 9 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 81 mm in January.
Climate in Paphos
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Paphos for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +23°C | +25°C | +26°C | +29°C | +36°C | +33°C | +33°C | +34°C | +34°C | +34°C | +29°C | +24°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +15°C | +15°C | +16°C | +19°C | +22°C | +25°C | +28°C | +28°C | +27°C | +24°C | +20°C | +17°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +4°C | +2°C | +5°C | +8°C | +12°C | +14°C | +18°C | +20°C | +18°C | +14°C | +9°C | +5°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +19°C | +18°C | +18°C | +19°C | +23°C | +27°C | +29°C | +29°C | +28°C | +27°C | +25°C | +21°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 69 | 68 | 70 | 71 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 74 | 70 | 66 | 66 | 68 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 81 | 56 | 33 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 45 | 86 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 14 | 9 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Paphos during the whole year:
The hottest month in Paphos is August with average maximum temperature going up to +28°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +11°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Paphos during the whole year:
Paphos achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +28°C. Coldest water temperature is in February with +17°C in average.
When can you swim in Paphos?
You can swim in Paphos from June to November:
- In July - September the water is warm (25°C - 28°C);
- In June - November the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Paphos looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Paphos is July with average humidity going up to 75%. The least humid month is October with an average humidity of 66%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Paphos during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 27 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is December with approximately 7 rainy days and 86 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Paphos:
What is the hottest month in Paphos?
The hottest month in Paphos is August with average maximum temperature of +28°C.
What is the coldest month in Paphos?
The coldest month in Paphos is January with minimum temperatures of +11°C.
Is Paphos worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Paphos in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +28°C and 26 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Paphos?
if you're looking to visit Paphos when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for December, January, February. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 0 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Paphos
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Paphos, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.