Best time to visit
Best Time to Visit Paphos
A harbour town on Cyprus's south-west coast, UNESCO-listed for its Roman mosaics and ancient tombs, with a long sunny season.
Best time to visit: April–June and September–November for warm weather; July and August are very hot.
Local tip: Summer heat is intense inland; the coast is more comfortable.
Getting around: Buses connect the harbour, old town and nearby beaches; a car helps for Akamas.
Good to know: Cyprus has one of Europe's longest swimming seasons, often into November.
What to plan your trip around
- Paphos Archaeological Park
Roman villas with some of the finest mosaics in the Mediterranean.
- Tombs of the Kings
Rock-cut tombs near the sea.
- Aphrodite's Rock
The legendary birthplace of Aphrodite on the coast.
- Akamas Peninsula
A wild area of hiking trails and coves.
Paphos weather by month
Paphos weather by month
Average temperatures and rainfall Paphos gets in each month (2011–2020). Tap a month for the full breakdown.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C | 9°C | 97 mm | 77% |
| February | 15°C | 10°C | 49 mm | 76% |
| March | 17°C | 11°C | 38 mm | 74% |
| April | 20°C | 14°C | 16 mm | 70% |
| May | 24°C | 17°C | 17 mm | 68% |
| June | 28°C | 21°C | 4 mm | 67% |
| July | 32°C | 24°C | 1 mm | 66% |
| August | 32°C | 24°C | 2 mm | 68% |
| September | 29°C | 22°C | 9 mm | 68% |
| October | 25°C | 19°C | 28 mm | 66% |
| November | 20°C | 15°C | 43 mm | 68% |
| December | 16°C | 11°C | 91 mm | 74% |
Paphos through the year
January · 14° / 9°C · 97 mm
- It's wetter than a typical month in Paphos — roughly 195% more rain than average.
- Days and nights are close, only about 4°C apart.
April · 20° / 14°C · 16 mm
- Just 100 km apart, but Paphos runs about 2°C cooler than Nicosia this month.
- Comfortable temperatures make it easy to walk between Paphos Archaeological Park and Tombs of the Kings.
July · 32° / 24°C · 1 mm
- It's one of the drier months, with about 97% less rain than Paphos's average.
- With the heat, see Tombs of the Kings early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
October · 25° / 19°C · 28 mm
- Comfortable temperatures make it easy to walk between Aphrodite's Rock and Paphos Archaeological Park.
- In Paphos, October is mid-autumn.
The best time to visit Paphos is April, May and October, when average highs are 20–25°C and rainfall is around 20 mm a month.
At a glance
When to go to Paphos, season by season
December – February
Good15° / 10°C · 79 mm
Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.
March – May
Best time21° / 14°C · 24 mm
Pleasant temperatures and relatively little rain: the best window for sightseeing and time outdoors.
June – August
Good30° / 23°C · 2 mm
Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to visit Paphos?
- For pleasant, fairly dry weather, go to Paphos in April, May and October. Average highs are then 20–25°C.
- Why is April a good time to visit Paphos?
- In April, Paphos averages 20°C by day and 14°C at night, with about 16 mm of rain and 40% cloud cover: warm enough to be outdoors without the peak heat or the wettest weather.
- What is the warmest month in Paphos?
- July is the warmest month in Paphos, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C.
- What is the coldest month in Paphos?
- January is the coldest month in Paphos: average highs of 14°C, dropping to 9°C at night.
- When does it rain the most in Paphos?
- January is the wettest month in Paphos with about 97 mm of rain. The driest is July, with around 1 mm.
- When is the worst time to visit Paphos?
- January is the least pleasant month in Paphos, with average highs of just 14°C. It's still fine for museums and fewer crowds.
- Is the shoulder season a good time to visit Paphos?
- Yes. March, June, September and November sit just outside the best months for Paphos, with average highs of 17–29°C and about 24 mm of rain a month. Weather-wise, they are a good alternative to the peak months.
- How can I check the weather in Paphos before I travel?
- Compare the live forecast for Paphos from three independent weather services on WeatherCompare. When they agree, the forecast is more reliable.
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