Climate in Paphos — Annual Weather Overview
Paphos has a semi arid climate — warm and dry with low but seasonal rainfall. The hottest month is July (average high 31.6°C) and the coolest is January (16.3°C). There is a noticeable seasonal temperature shift of 15.3°C between July and January. Annual rainfall is modest at around 445mm, with January the wettest month (130.4mm) and July the driest (0.1mm). Average daily sunshine is 11.0 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 21.4°C, 87mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 30.0°C, 10mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 26.6°C, 65mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 17.2°C, 283mm rain.
Paphos — Monthly Temperatures
Paphos — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Paphos stays reasonable all year.
Paphos weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.3°C | 9.1°C | 130.4mm | 8.3h | 12 | 9/10 |
| February | 16.4°C | 8.7°C | 61.8mm | 9.0h | 8 | 10/10 |
| March | 17.4°C | 9.8°C | 48.3mm | 10.3h | 10 | 10/10 |
| April | 21.5°C | 12.8°C | 27.1mm | 11.6h | 5 | 10/10 |
| May | 25.3°C | 16.6°C | 11.6mm | 12.7h | 4 | 10/10 |
| June | 27.3°C | 19.6°C | 9.3mm | 13.9h | 2 | 10/10 |
| July | 31.6°C | 23.1°C | 0.1mm | 13.9h | 0 | 10/10 |
| August | 31.2°C | 23.6°C | 1.1mm | 12.7h | 0 | 10/10 |
| September | 29.9°C | 21.6°C | 4.2mm | 11.7h | 2 | 10/10 |
| October | 27.0°C | 18.1°C | 18.5mm | 10.6h | 4 | 10/10 |
| November | 22.8°C | 14.5°C | 41.9mm | 9.0h | 6 | 10/10 |
| December | 19.0°C | 11.4°C | 90.8mm | 8.3h | 8 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Paphos have?
Paphos has a semi arid climate — warm and dry with low but seasonal rainfall. Average highs range from 16.3°C in January to 31.6°C in July.
What is the hottest month in Paphos?
July is the hottest month in Paphos, with average highs of 31.6°C and lows of 23.1°C.
What is the coldest month in Paphos?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 16.3°C and lows of 8.7°C.
What is the wettest month in Paphos?
January is the wettest month, averaging 130.4mm of rainfall over around 12 rainy days.
How much rain does Paphos get per year?
Paphos receives around 445mm of rain per year. The driest month is July (0.1mm).
When is the best time to visit Paphos?
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.