Paphos, CyprusQuick decision
When to visit Paphos?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
20°C–28°C in June
🌧 Least rain
5% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
January (42%)
📅 Best score
9.9/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Mosaics & TombsMarch–May or October — Roman mosaics and Tombs of the Kings.
BeachesMay–October — Coral Bay, Lara Bay and Akamas Blue Lagoon.
Akamas PeninsulaMarch–May or October — Avakas Gorge and coastal trails.
WineYear-round — regional wine villages, Commandaria.
Monthly climate data
Paphos weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 9°C | 16°C | 42% | 3.8 | 9.6h | 6.7/10 |
| ⛅ February | 9°C | 16°C | 27% | 1.8 | 10.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 11°C | 18°C | 28% | 1.9 | 11.1h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 13°C | 21°C | 18% | 0.9 | 12.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 17°C | 24°C | 15% | 0.6 | 13.1h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ June | 20°C | 28°C | 5% | 0.2 | 14.0h | 9.9/10 |
| ☀️ July | 24°C | 31°C | 1% | 0.0 | 14.0h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ August | 24°C | 30°C | 2% | 0.1 | 12.5h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ September | 22°C | 29°C | 5% | 0.1 | 11.9h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ October | 18°C | 26°C | 12% | 0.7 | 10.9h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 14°C | 22°C | 20% | 1.9 | 9.4h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 11°C | 18°C | 38% | 3.9 | 9.1h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 21°C, 20% rainy days, 12.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 30°C, 3% rainy days, 13.5h sunshine/day. Score: 9.4/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Excellent time
Average 26°C, 12% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 8.6/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable
Average 17°C, 36% rainy days, 9.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
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Tip : January, February offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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Best months in Paphos
June
June in Paphos is absolutely glorious—you're looking at reliably warm days hitting 28°C with practically zero rain and…
July
July in Paphos is absolutely stunning—expect scorching 24–31°C heat, basically zero rain, and 14 hours of glorious…
September
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
June is ideal with 5% rainy days and 28°C.
January is the wettest month with 42% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 6.9/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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