Paphos, Cyprus experiences average highs of 23°C (73°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 4 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Paphos, Cyprus Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Paphos, Cyprus. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: May–Oct 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
8.1/10
Best: May, June, October, November
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 23°C / 18°C
Feels Like 24°C / 18°C
Rainy Days 4
Rainfall 30 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 72%
Wind Speed 18 km/h
Dew Point 15°C
Hottest Month
30°C
July
Avg Low25°C
Rain0days
Coldest Month
11°C
February
Avg High16°C
Rain7days
Driest Month
0days
July
Avg High30°C
Avg Low25°C
Windiest Month
21 km/h
January (Gusts 36)
Sea Temperature
18°C – 28°C
Warmest water: August (
28°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, July, August, December due to less favorable weather conditions.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:38
Daylight 14.5h
Sunset 20:06
Live conditions—
Paphos on the map · live conditions
Paphos, Cyprus
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Cyprus
- City
- Paphos
- Population
- 36K
- Coordinates
- 34.78°, 32.42°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 4 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 24°C
Rain 0 days/mo
1/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 25°C
Avg Low 21°C
Rain 3 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 16°C
Avg Low 12°C
Rain 10 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 15°C / 12°C . Feb: 16°C / 11°C . Mar: 17°C / 13°C . Apr: 20°C / 15°C . May: 23°C / 18°C . Jun: 27°C / 22°C . Jul: 30°C / 25°C . Aug: 30°C / 25°C . Sep: 28°C / 24°C . Oct: 25°C / 21°C . Nov: 22°C / 17°C . Dec: 17°C / 14°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 97 mm. Feb: 41 mm. Mar: 41 mm. Apr: 14 mm. May: 9 mm. Jun: 3 mm. Jul: 0 mm. Aug: 1 mm. Sep: 3 mm. Oct: 22 mm. Nov: 39 mm. Dec: 85 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 71%. Feb: 71%. Mar: 70%. Apr: 72%. May: 72%. Jun: 75%. Jul: 74%. Aug: 76%. Sep: 73%. Oct: 70%. Nov: 68%. Dec: 72%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 21 km/h . Feb: 18 km/h . Mar: 21 km/h . Apr: 18 km/h . May: 18 km/h . Jun: 17 km/h . Jul: 17 km/h . Aug: 17 km/h . Sep: 17 km/h . Oct: 16 km/h . Nov: 16 km/h . Dec: 18 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 9h. Feb: 10h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 12h. May: 13h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 9h. Dec: 8h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 19°C . Feb: 18°C . Mar: 18°C . Apr: 19°C . May: 21°C . Jun: 25°C . Jul: 27°C . Aug: 28°C . Sep: 27°C . Oct: 26°C . Nov: 24°C . Dec: 21°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 4. Feb: UV 5. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 9. Jul: UV 9. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 6. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 3.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 30°C | Jul · 30°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · 9°C | Feb · 11°C |
| Wettest month | Dec 2025 · 95 mm | Jan · 97 mm |
| Windiest month | Dec 2025 · 20 km/h | Jan · 21 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Good 
February
Good March
Good April
Excellent May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Good August
Good September
Excellent October best
Excellent November best
Excellent December
Good | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C / 12°C | 13°C / 9°C | 11days (97 mm) Wet | 8.5h Good | 71% Muggy | 3.5 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| February | 16°C / 11°C | 14°C / 9°C | 7days (41 mm) Good | 9.5h Good | 71% Muggy | 4.7 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| March | 17°C / 13°C | 16°C / 11°C | 7days (41 mm) Good | 10.5h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 6.3 High | Good | View Details |
| April | 20°C / 15°C | 21°C / 14°C | 4days (14 mm) Good | 11.7h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 7.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 23°C / 18°C | 25°C / 19°C | 2days (9 mm) Excellent | 12.6h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 8.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 27°C / 22°C | 31°C / 24°C | 1days (3 mm) Excellent | 13.4h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 8.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 30°C / 25°C | 35°C / 28°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 13.3h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 8.5 Very High | Good | View Details |
| August | 30°C / 25°C | 35°C / 29°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 12.2h Excellent | 76% Humid | 8.1 Very High | Good | View Details |
| September | 28°C / 24°C | 32°C / 26°C | 1days (3 mm) Excellent | 11.4h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 7.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 25°C / 21°C | 27°C / 22°C | 3days (22 mm) Excellent | 10.2h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 5.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| November best | 22°C / 17°C | 21°C / 17°C | 6days (39 mm) Good | 8.9h Good | 68% Muggy | 4.1 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| December | 17°C / 14°C | 16°C / 12°C | 11days (85 mm) Wet | 8.1h Good | 72% Muggy | 3.3 Moderate | Good | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Paphos are May, June, October, November, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Paphos, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Paphos is July, with average daytime highs of 30°C (86°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Paphos is February, with average overnight lows of 11°C (53°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Paphos is January, averaging 97mm of precipitation across 11 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Paphos runs through January, December, with the heaviest rainfall in January. Based on 10-year averages for Paphos.
Paphos receives approximately 130 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Paphos.
The least favorable months to visit Paphos are January, July, August, December, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider May, June, October, November instead.
The annual average UV index in Paphos is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Paphos is 72%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes — sea temperatures in June, July, August, September, October, November average 26°C (79°F), which is warm and comfortable for swimming and water activities.
Average wind speeds in Paphos are 18 km/h (11 mph). The windiest month is January with peak winds reaching 21 km/h (13 mph) (gusts up to 36 km/h / 22 mph).
Paphos averages 15 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 27%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Paphos is 15°C (59°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Paphos has a Hot Semi-Arid climate, classified as BSh under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Paphos ranges from 18°C (64°F) to 24°C (75°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Paphos. It earns a climate score of 9.2/10 with Excellent.
For June in Paphos, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 27°C (80°F) and 1 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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