Paphos City Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Paphos City’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Cyprus.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Visitors to Paphos City will encounter a climate influenced by big temperature differences across the year. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a warm 30°C in August to a mild 16°C in the coolest month, February. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 12°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Paphos City by month:
The coldest temperatures are usually recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the hottest temperatures occur near 3 PM, at the peak of the sun's warmth. August, the city’s warmest month, receives 366 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
February, the city’s coldest month, sees about 67 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 12 days. It records 211 hours of sunshine of sunshine.
Annual Temperatures in Cyprus Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Cyprus. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Paphos City Temperatures Compared World Wide
Paphos City’s average annual maximum temperature is 23°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, stands out with its warm Mediterranean climate and an average annual temperature of 23°C.
Interlaken, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 8°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild winters.
In Brisbane, Australia, the average annual temperature is 26°C, making it warmer than Sydney.
How does the temperature feel?
Humidity is an essential factor in how you experience temperature. When a warm period is accompanied by high humidity, it results in a higher perceived temperature. This is especially true when temperatures exceed 25°C, as it can cause greater discomfort.
In Paphos City, during the coolest month, February, you will experience 72% humidity, which is considered high. This is accompanied by an average maximum temperature of 16°C. In the warmest month, August, the humidity is 43% combined with an average maximum temperature of 30°C, which creates a moderate-feel temperature. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Paphos City’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Paphos City climate page.
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