Climate Insights for Paphos
Paphos Municipality, Cyprus
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
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
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
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
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.