Visit Paphos in October? Score 8.8/10 [2026]

Month summary

Paphos weather in October

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

18°C – 26°C

🌧 Rainy days

12% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.9h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.8/10

📅 📅 Best month

June (9.9/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Paphos in October?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (26°C, little rain).

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

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 12%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 26°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.9h/d

Our take: October in Paphos is honestly ideal if you prefer warm weather without the intense summer heat. Expect pleasant 18–26°C days perfect for exploring ancient ruins and coastal walks, with minimal rain and nearly 11 hours of daily sunshine. This is peak time for travelers who want authentic Mediterranean vibes without fighting crowds or melting temperatures.

By trip type

Paphos in October by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in October

🎯 Grape harvest — winery visits, tastings and festive atmosphere in the vineyards Autumn in Paphos is often underrated: 26°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (12% 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 October, Paphos averages 26°C, 12% rainy days and 10.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.8/10. See methodology →

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