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January in Paphos City brings moderate temperatures around 16°C (61°F) during the day, dropping to 12°C (54°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 86 mm (3.4 in) for the month.
January in Paphos City has its charm, but if you're looking for destinations with pleasant temperatures and sunny skies, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.
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51-year average (1976-2026)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Paphos City typically stay consistent throughout January, with daily highs averaging around 16°C (61°F). Nights are cool, with lows around 9°C (48°F).
51-year average (1976-2026)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Paphos City spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
According to our 47 years of weather records for Paphos City, the following extremes were recorded between 1978 and 2025.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Pleasant temperatures in January mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Prepare for significant rainfall with proper waterproof clothing and shoes. With water temperatures around 18°C (64°F), the water is quite cold for swimming. You can skip the swimwear unless you're particularly tough. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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