Paphos at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 28.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,530 h
- Rain a year
- 279 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 81 m
Climate in Paphos
Paphos has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 3,530 hours of sunshine a year, Paphos is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 13.0 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: June – October
What is the weather like in Paphos in October?
In October, Paphos is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Paphos.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 22 min06:55 – 18:17
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 9 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 22 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+3Asia/Nicosia
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %95 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %98 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
Sea temperature in Paphos
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 23.7 – 25.8 °C
Swimming season: May – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Paphos ranges from 16.8 °C in February to 28.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to November.
From October to March the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 27.4 and 28.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17.6° | 16.7° | 18.5° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 16.8° | 16.1° | 17.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 17.0° | 16.2° | 17.7° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 18.1° | 17.4° | 18.7° | fresh |
| MayMay | 20.7° | 20.0° | 21.4° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 24.3° | 23.4° | 25.0° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 27.2° | 26.4° | 27.9° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.0° | 27.4° | 28.6° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 26.8° | 26.0° | 27.6° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 24.8° | 23.7° | 25.8° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 22.3° | 20.9° | 23.5° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 19.7° | 18.6° | 20.7° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Paphos
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.9 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Paphos, 78 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Paphos: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Paphos has about 4 rainy days with 15 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28 | 15° | 11° | 17.6° | 7.2 h | 10 | 64 |
| FebruaryFeb | 30 | 15° | 11° | 16.8° | 7.7 h | 8 | 45 |
| MarchMar | 36 | 17° | 13° | 17.0° | 8.9 h | 6 | 32 |
| AprilApr | 45 | 19° | 15° | 18.1° | 9.5 h | 5 | 20 |
| MayMay | 77 | 23° | 18° | 20.7° | 11.2 h | 3 | 12 |
| JuneJun | 100 | 27° | 21° | 24.3° | 12.5 h | 1 | 3 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 30° | 24° | 27.2° | 13.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 30° | 25° | 28.0° | 12.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 100 | 28° | 23° | 26.8° | 10.6 h | 1 | 4 |
| OctoberOct | 98 | 25° | 20° | 24.8° | 8.9 h | 4 | 15 |
| NovemberNov | 66 | 21° | 17° | 22.3° | 7.8 h | 5 | 26 |
| DecemberDec | 34 | 17° | 13° | 19.7° | 6.7 h | 9 | 58 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
34.78° N, 32.42° E · 81 m · Asia/Nicosia
Best time to visit Paphos
The best time to visit Paphos is from June to October. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from September to June. The wettest month is January with 64 mm of precipitation.
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Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep – Jun
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Paphos month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
28January15° · Sea 18° · 7 h
In January, Paphos is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Paphos.
Paphos in January30February15° · Sea 17° · 8 h
In February, Paphos is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Paphos.
Paphos in February36March17° · Sea 17° · 9 h
In March, Paphos is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Paphos.
Paphos in March45April19° · Sea 18° · 10 h
In April, Paphos is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Paphos.
Paphos in April77May23° · Sea 21° · 11 h
In May, Paphos is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Paphos.
Paphos in May100June27° · Sea 24° · 13 h
In June, Paphos is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 13 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Paphos.
Paphos in June100July30° · Sea 27° · 13 h
In July, Paphos is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 13 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Paphos.
Paphos in July100August30° · Sea 28° · 12 h
In August, Paphos is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Paphos.
Paphos in August100September28° · Sea 27° · 11 h
In September, Paphos is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Paphos.
Paphos in September98October25° · Sea 25° · 9 h
In October, Paphos is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Paphos.
Paphos in October66November21° · Sea 22° · 8 h
In November, Paphos is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 26 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Paphos.
Paphos in November34December17° · Sea 20° · 7 h
In December, Paphos is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 19.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Paphos.
Paphos in DecemberPlanning a trip to Paphos
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 20 min
- Distance
- 3,210 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Paphos
When is the best time to visit Paphos?
The best time to visit Paphos is from June to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Paphos?
The sea temperature in Paphos ranges from 16.8 °C in February to 28.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to November.
Can you swim in Paphos in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 24.8 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Paphos?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Paphos?
The wettest month is January with 64 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Paphos get?
Paphos gets around 3,530 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 13.0 hours a day; in December there are 6.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Paphos in?
Paphos uses the time zone Asia/Nicosia: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Paphos?
A nonstop flight from London to Paphos takes about 4 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,210 km.
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