Visit Paphos in January? Score 6.7/10 [2026]

Month summary

Paphos weather in January

⚠️ Fair

🌡️ Temperature min / max

9°C – 16°C

🌧 Rainy days

42% of days

☀️ Sunshine

9.6h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

6.7/10

📅 📅 Best month

June (9.9/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Paphos in January?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.

❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 42%

🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 16°C

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 9.6h/d

Our take: January in Paphos offers mild days around 16°C with nearly ten hours of daylight, making it ideal for exploring ancient ruins and coastal walks without the summer crowds. Rain visits fairly often, so a light waterproof layer is your best friend. Perfect for off-season travelers who appreciate cooler Mediterranean charm and quieter beaches at a fraction of peak prices.

By trip type

Paphos in January by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season

Local context

What to expect in January

🎯 Quiet uncrowded beaches — ideal for coastal walks In January, Paphos sees 16°C during the day with 9.6h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 42% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (9.9/10) is significantly better if possible.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	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 ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Paphos averages 16°C, 42% rainy days and 9.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.7/10. See methodology →

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