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Paphos City weather in May (Cyprus)

Curious about the May weather in Paphos City? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Paphos City, May is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 23°C, while night temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Paphos City in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 12 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 3 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 345 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Paphos City climate page with graphs.

 

Paphos City, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 19°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 9%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 12 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
HumidityHumidity 45%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 345 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Cyprus in May

Find out more about the weather in Cyprus in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Paphos City in May?

For visitors traveling to Paphos City, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 20°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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