Paphos weather in May [2026]

Month summary

Paphos weather in May

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

17°C – 24°C

🌧 Rainy days

15% of days

☀️ Sunshine

13.1h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.8/10

📅 📅 Best month

June (9.9/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Paphos in May?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (24°C, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : ██░░░░░░░░ 15%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 24°C

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 13.1h/d

Our take: May in Paphos is a sun-lover's dream, with temperatures settling comfortably between 17°C and 24°C and over thirteen hours of glorious sunshine each day. Rain is barely a thought, making it ideal for beach days, coastal hikes, and exploring ancient ruins without the peak summer heat. Perfect for couples, families, and outdoor enthusiasts who want warm but not sweltering conditions.

By trip type

Paphos in May by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder

Local context

What to expect in May

🎯 Ideal beach temperature (25°C) — crowds still moderate Spring marks the start of the good season in Paphos. Temperatures rise (24°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (15% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.9/10) remains theoretically better.

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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 May, Paphos averages 24°C, 15% rainy days and 13.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.8/10. See methodology →

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