Paphos weather in May
Temperature, sea and sunshine in May: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in May
Good
Best time to visit: June – October
What is the weather like in Paphos in May?
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.
May compared
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More details for May
- Daylight
- 13 h 57 min05:48 – 19:45
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 15 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 %67 %
- Seaweight 25 %53 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- 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 May
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
Paphos in May: quick answers
Is Paphos hot in May?
Warm rather than hot: in May, daytime highs in Paphos average 23 °C and nights cool to about 18 °C.
Can you swim in Paphos in May?
Yes. In May the sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim.
Does it rain much in Paphos in May?
Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total.
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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)