Climate Insights for Paphos

Paphos Municipality, Cyprus

Hottest
July
29°C peak85°F peak
Coldest
February
12°C low53°F low
Wettest
January
100 mm rain3.9 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Paphos is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 368 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 100 mm of rainfall. Paphos is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.The climate in Paphos is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 14.5 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 3.9 in of rainfall. Paphos is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 53°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 15°Average: 13°Min: 12°FebMax: 15°Average: 14°Min: 12°MarMax: 17°Average: 15°Min: 13°AprMax: 19°Average: 17°Min: 15°MayMax: 23°Average: 21°Min: 19°JunMax: 26°Average: 24°Min: 22°JulMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°AugMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°SepMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 24°OctMax: 25°Average: 23°Min: 21°NovMax: 21°Average: 19°Min: 18°DecMax: 17°Average: 16°Min: 14°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 59°FAverage: 56°FMin: 53°FFebMax: 60°FAverage: 56°FMin: 53°FMarMax: 62°FAverage: 59°FMin: 55°FAprMax: 67°FAverage: 63°FMin: 60°FMayMax: 73°FAverage: 69°FMin: 66°FJunMax: 79°FAverage: 76°FMin: 72°FJulMax: 85°FAverage: 81°FMin: 77°FAugMax: 84°FAverage: 81°FMin: 78°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 78°FMin: 75°FOctMax: 77°FAverage: 73°FMin: 70°FNovMax: 71°FAverage: 67°FMin: 64°FDecMax: 63°FAverage: 60°FMin: 57°F
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Min

Paphos sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 29°C. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Paphos sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 53°F to 85°F. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 53°F and an average of 56°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 100mmFebPrecipitation: 42mmMarPrecipitation: 43mmAprPrecipitation: 15mmMayPrecipitation: 10mmJunPrecipitation: 4mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 3mmOctPrecipitation: 24mmNovPrecipitation: 40mmDecPrecipitation: 87mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.9inFebPrecipitation: 1.7inMarPrecipitation: 1.7inAprPrecipitation: 0.6inMayPrecipitation: 0.4inJunPrecipitation: 0.1inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.1inOctPrecipitation: 0.9inNovPrecipitation: 1.6inDecPrecipitation: 3.4in
Precipitation

Paphos is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 368 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 31 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 100 mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 100 mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Paphos is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 14.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.2 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 3.9 in of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 3.9 in less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14km/hFebWind Speed: 12km/hMarWind Speed: 14km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 12km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Paphos is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Paphos is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan13°56°F
Feb14°56°F
Mar15°59°F
Apr17°63°F
May21°69°F
Jun24°76°F
Jul27°81°F
Aug27°81°F
Sep26°78°F
Oct23°73°F
Nov19°67°F
Dec16°60°F

The best time to visit Paphos is during April, May, June, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 30 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 12°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Paphos is during April, May, June, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 85°F, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 53°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Paphos based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Paphos based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
12 °C53 °F
15 °C59 °F
14 km/h9 mph
100 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
12 °C53 °F
15 °C60 °F
12 km/h8 mph
42 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
13 °C55 °F
17 °C62 °F
14 km/h9 mph
43 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
15 °C60 °F
19 °C67 °F
12 km/h7 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
19 °C66 °F
23 °C73 °F
12 km/h7 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
22 °C72 °F
26 °C79 °F
11 km/h7 mph
4 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C77 °F
29 °C85 °F
11 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
25 °C78 °F
29 °C84 °F
11 km/h7 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C75 °F
28 °C82 °F
11 km/h7 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
21 °C70 °F
25 °C77 °F
10 km/h6 mph
24 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
18 °C64 °F
21 °C71 °F
10 km/h6 mph
40 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
14 °C57 °F
17 °C63 °F
12 km/h7 mph
87 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in