Paphos City Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The popular seaside resort of Paphos enjoys a very pleasant Mediterranean climate. Summers bring delightfully warm and very dry weather, with daytime temperatures around 30°C. In winter, the much-needed rainfall for nature arrives, accompanied by relatively mild temperatures for the season, ranging between 16°C and 18°C. With around 188 hours of sunshine in December, Paphos could be considered a winter sun destination.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Paphos City, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in August to a moderate 16°C in February.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 12°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Paphos City's climate is marked by below-average rainfall, accumulating 387 mm of precipitation yearly. The seasons in Paphos City, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 89 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.8 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Paphos City Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Paphos City, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 13.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 6.3 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 17°C in February to 28°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Paphos City.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 75%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 39%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 2 m/s and 3 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in October, November and December and highest during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Paphos City in Cyprus
During the months of May, October and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 89 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 390 hours of sunshine.
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