Average Monthly Sunshine in Paphos City

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Paphos City receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Paphos City. Expect long, bright days with 390 hours in July and darker periods with just 188 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3425 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 13.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 6.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Paphos City’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Paphos City enjoys an average of 3425 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

December, Paphos City’s wettest month, receives 0.9 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 29°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Paphos City Precipitation page.