Paphos City Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Paphos City, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in August to a moderate 16°C (61°F) in February.

Nighttime temperatures range from 26°C (79°F) in August to 12°C (54°F) in February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Paphos City's climate is marked by below-average rainfall, accumulating 387 mm (15 in) 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 (3.5 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.8 mm (0.03 in) 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

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 17°C (63°F) in February to 28°C (82°F) in August.

Water temperature over the year

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%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed varies between 2 m/s (4 knots) and 3 m/s (6 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in October, November and December and highest during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)