Best time to visit Paphos
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart recolours live for your heat & sea limits 27°C · sea 29°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Default 29 °C is the Beach Climate Index "bathtub" line (Morgan et al.) — where the sea stops being refreshing and starts feeling like a warm bath.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Paphos
9 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Paphos).
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Adonis Baths Waterfall Morning Transfer - 2
Paphos - Troodos Mountains: To the highest peaks. - 3
Blue Lagoon Land Rover & Boat Safari - 4
Troodos Mountains Jeep Tour with Wine Tasting - 5
Blue Lagoon Cruise with Sightseeing from Latchi Harbour - 6
Troodos Mountains Villages: All Inclusive Food & Wine Day Tour - 7
Wave Dancer Half Day BBQ Cruise - All Inclusive - 8
Half-Day Scuba Diving Tour - Discover Scuba Diving! - 9
Private Charter to Blue lagoon -Amore Mio
Last refreshed 2026-06-20.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Paphos (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Paphos's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9–16 | 14 | 14 | 172 | 12.3 | 59% | 18 | 192 | 2 | Quiet | 6 |
| Feb | 9–17 | 14 | 8 | 103 | 12.9 | 57% | 17 | 193 | 3 | Quiet | 8 |
| Mar | 10–18 | 15 | 10 | 106 | 10.6 | 54% | 20 | 242 | 5 | Quiet | 8 |
| Apr | 13–22 | 21 | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 53% | 17 | 259 | 7 | Quiet | 10 |
| May | 17–25 | 25 | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 54% | 17 | 296 | 8 | Quiet | 10 |
| Jun | 20–28 | 29 | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 56% | 16 | 313 | 9 | Quiet | 9 |
| Jul | 23–32 | 34 | 0 | 1 | — | 52% | 15 | 324 | 10 | Quiet | 5 |
| Aug | 24–31 | 34 | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 57% | 16 | 294 | 9 | Peak | 6 |
| Sep | 22–30 | 31 | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 53% | 16 | 263 | 7 | Busy | 7 |
| Oct | 18–27 | 27 | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 49% | 15 | 248 | 5 | Quiet | 10 |
| Nov | 14–23 | 22 | 7 | 76 | 10.9 | 53% | 15 | 202 | 3 | Moderate | 9 |
| Dec | 11–19 | 17 | 10 | 127 | 12.7 | 60% | 15 | 192 | 2 | Quiet | 8 |
UV Index in Paphos by Month
UV index in Paphos peaks at 10 (very high) in July, dropping to 2 (low) in December. June, July, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
October
10/1018–27°C · 3 rain days (36h) · 248 sun hours · 49% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
May
10/1017–25°C · 4 rain days (45h) · 296 sun hours · 54% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
April
10/1013–22°C (feels 21°C) · 5 rain days (57h) · 259 sun hours · 53% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high)
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January
6/109–16°C (feels 14°C) · 14 rain days (172h) · 192 sun hours · 59% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
February
8/109–17°C (feels 14°C) · 8 rain days (103h) · 193 sun hours · 57% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
March
8/1010–18°C (feels 15°C) · 10 rain days (106h) · 242 sun hours · 54% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
June
9/1020–28°C (feels 29°C) · 1 rain days (26h) · 313 sun hours · 56% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high)
July
5/1023–32°C (feels 34°C) · 0 rain days (1h) · 324 sun hours · 52% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 10 (very high)
August
6/1024–31°C (feels 34°C) · 1 rain days (8h) · 294 sun hours · 57% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 9 (very high)
September
7/1022–30°C (feels 31°C) · 2 rain days (17h) · 263 sun hours · 53% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
November
9/1014–23°C (feels 22°C) · 7 rain days (76h) · 202 sun hours · 53% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
December
8/1011–19°C (feels 17°C) · 10 rain days (127h) · 192 sun hours · 60% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Paphos
When is the best time to visit Paphos?
October is the highest-scoring month (10/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 18–27°C (3 rainy days). The top three months by score are October, May, April.
What is the worst time to visit Paphos?
July is the lowest-scoring month (5/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 23–32°C (0 rainy days).
Is Paphos too hot in summer?
3 months (July, August, September) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Paphos?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in February and peaks in August. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Paphos have good weather but fewer tourists?
April (climate 10/10, crowd index 9) and May (climate 10/10, crowd index 12) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Paphos by month?
UV peaks at 10 (very high) in July and is lowest in December at 2 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 2, Feb 3, Mar 5, Apr 7, May 8, Jun 9, Jul 10, Aug 9, Sep 7, Oct 5, Nov 3, Dec 2. June, July, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Paphos in July?
July is the peak UV month in Paphos, with a daily-peak UV index of 10 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Paphos on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. May is the worst case: typical days average UV 8 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 9 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: January, March, May, September, October. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Paphos bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 3 months: April, May, June. The worst month is June with a typical-day mean of 12 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 15 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.