Paphos is a coastal city in south-west Cyprus, legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, with UNESCO-listed Roman mosaics, a medieval harbour fort, rock-cut royal tombs and beaches.
Paphos has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate: dry summers with 30-33 C highs, mild winters with most rain from November to March, and sea temperatures of about 17-27 C.
Best time to visit
Best: April
Avoid: July and August for heat and crowds
Peak Season: July-August
Summary: Spring and autumn give warm days, warm sea and fewer crowds.
Notes: Many resorts close from November to March; Troodos trails may have snow in January-February.
Month-by-month weather
Typical conditions throughout the year.
January
9-17C
Mild and rainy
February
9-17C
Cool and showery
March
10-19C
Spring flowers
April
13-22C
Warm and bright
May
16-26C
Warm, sea about 20C
June
20-30C
Hot and dry
July
23-33C
Hot
August
23-33C
Hottest, sea about 27C
September
21-31C
Warm sea
October
17-27C
Warm, first rains
November
13-22C
Mild
December
10-18C
Cool and wet
The seasons
What to expect in each part of the year.
Spring
Wildflowers and comfortable days; sea about 18-20C
Summer
Hot, dry and sunny; sea 24-27C
Fall
Warm sea, fewer crowds; first rain in October
Winter
Mild and wet; snow in the Troodos
Crowds & peak times
When to expect tourists and when to avoid them.
- High Season
- July and August
- Shoulder Season
- April-June and September-October
- Low Season
- November-March
Major events & festivals
Time your visit around what matters.
Paphos Carnival
Parades before Lent.
Easter
Main religious festival with midnight services.
Paphos Aphrodite Festival
Open-air opera at Paphos Castle.