Paphos weather in December
In December, Paphos sees average daytime highs of 16°C and overnight lows near 13°C, with 79 mm of rain across 9.7 wet days and about 9.7 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 18°C in the first days to 15°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 49% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 48 min at the start of December to 9 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Paphos's 11th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Paphos's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 16°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 13°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 79 mm
- 9.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 42 min
- 6:56 AM – 4:37 PM
- Cloud cover
- 43%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.56 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.5
- out of 10
Paphos is town in Cyprus.
- Air quality
- Elevated
- PM2.5 15.4 µg/m³ · 2019
- Density
- 1,988/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- ~299 BCE
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about 18°C in the first days to 15°C by the end.
A typical December day in Paphos reaches about 16°C in the afternoon and slips back to 13°C overnight — a 3°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 14°C and 19°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 4°C cooler than November and about 2°C warmer than January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg low (°C) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 15 |
| 2 | 18 | 15 |
| 3 | 18 | 14 |
| 4 | 18 | 14 |
| 5 | 18 | 14 |
| 6 | 17 | 14 |
| 7 | 17 | 14 |
| 8 | 17 | 14 |
| 9 | 17 | 14 |
| 10 | 17 | 14 |
| 11 | 17 | 14 |
| 12 | 17 | 13 |
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| 14 | 16 | 13 |
| 15 | 16 | 13 |
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| 17 | 16 | 13 |
| 18 | 16 | 13 |
| 19 | 16 | 13 |
| 20 | 16 | 13 |
| 21 | 16 | 13 |
| 22 | 16 | 13 |
| 23 | 16 | 13 |
| 24 | 16 | 13 |
| 25 | 16 | 12 |
| 26 | 16 | 12 |
| 27 | 16 | 12 |
| 28 | 15 | 12 |
| 29 | 15 | 12 |
| 30 | 15 | 12 |
| 31 | 15 | 12 |
Paphos weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 9th-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15° / 11° | 76 | 10 | 9.9 | 4.6 |
| Feb | 15° / 11° | 55 | 8.1 | 10.7 | 4.7 |
| Mar | 16° / 13° | 35 | 6.4 | 11.7 | 5.8 |
| Apr | 19° / 15° | 19 | 4.3 | 12.8 | 7.3 |
| May | 22° / 18° | 10 | 2.5 | 13.8 | 8.7 |
| Jun | 26° / 22° | 2 | 0.5 | 14.3 | 9.2 |
| Jul | 29° / 25° | 0 | 0.1 | 14.1 | 8.1 |
| Aug | 29° / 25° | 0 | 0.1 | 13.3 | 7.7 |
| Sep | 27° / 23° | 4 | 1.1 | 12.2 | 8.8 |
| Oct | 24° / 21° | 16 | 3.5 | 11.1 | 8.7 |
| Nov | 20° / 17° | 41 | 5.7 | 10.2 | 7.4 |
| Dec | 16° / 13° | 79 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 5.5 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 49% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 30%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 |
| Cloudier (%) | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71 | 29 |
| 2 | 70 | 30 |
| 3 | 70 | 30 |
| 4 | 70 | 30 |
| 5 | 70 | 30 |
| 6 | 70 | 30 |
| 7 | 70 | 30 |
| 8 | 71 | 29 |
| 9 | 71 | 29 |
| 10 | 71 | 29 |
| 11 | 70 | 30 |
| 12 | 71 | 29 |
| 13 | 71 | 29 |
| 14 | 71 | 29 |
| 15 | 71 | 29 |
| 16 | 71 | 29 |
| 17 | 71 | 29 |
| 18 | 71 | 29 |
| 19 | 71 | 29 |
| 20 | 71 | 29 |
| 21 | 70 | 30 |
| 22 | 70 | 30 |
| 23 | 70 | 30 |
| 24 | 70 | 30 |
| 25 | 69 | 31 |
| 26 | 69 | 31 |
| 27 | 69 | 31 |
| 28 | 68 | 32 |
| 29 | 68 | 32 |
| 30 | 67 | 33 |
| 31 | 67 | 33 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Paphos gets around 79 mm of rain over 9.7 wet days in December, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 31% and peaks near 34% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 25 |
| 2 | 26 |
| 3 | 27 |
| 4 | 28 |
| 5 | 29 |
| 6 | 30 |
| 7 | 31 |
| 8 | 32 |
| 9 | 32 |
| 10 | 33 |
| 11 | 33 |
| 12 | 33 |
| 13 | 33 |
| 14 | 33 |
| 15 | 33 |
| 16 | 32 |
| 17 | 32 |
| 18 | 32 |
| 19 | 32 |
| 20 | 31 |
| 21 | 31 |
| 22 | 31 |
| 23 | 31 |
| 24 | 31 |
| 25 | 32 |
| 26 | 32 |
| 27 | 33 |
| 28 | 33 |
| 29 | 34 |
| 30 | 34 |
| 31 | 34 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 91% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 77 | 78 | 80 | 81 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 97 |
| Comfortable (%) | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 77 | 22 | 1 |
| 2 | 78 | 21 | 1 |
| 3 | 80 | 20 | 0 |
| 4 | 81 | 19 | 0 |
| 5 | 83 | 17 | 0 |
| 6 | 84 | 16 | 0 |
| 7 | 85 | 15 | 0 |
| 8 | 86 | 14 | 0 |
| 9 | 88 | 12 | 0 |
| 10 | 89 | 11 | 0 |
| 11 | 90 | 10 | 0 |
| 12 | 91 | 9 | 0 |
| 13 | 91 | 9 | 0 |
| 14 | 92 | 8 | 0 |
| 15 | 93 | 7 | 0 |
| 16 | 93 | 7 | 0 |
| 17 | 94 | 6 | 0 |
| 18 | 94 | 6 | 0 |
| 19 | 94 | 6 | 0 |
| 20 | 94 | 6 | 0 |
| 21 | 94 | 6 | 0 |
| 22 | 95 | 5 | 0 |
| 23 | 95 | 5 | 0 |
| 24 | 95 | 5 | 0 |
| 25 | 95 | 5 | 0 |
| 26 | 95 | 5 | 0 |
| 27 | 95 | 5 | 0 |
| 28 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 29 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 30 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 31 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
Wind in December
Winds average 12 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 13 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 12 | calm |
| 3 | 12 | calm |
| 4 | 12 | calm |
| 5 | 12 | calm |
| 6 | 12 | calm |
| 7 | 12 | light breeze |
| 8 | 12 | light breeze |
| 9 | 12 | light breeze |
| 10 | 12 | light breeze |
| 11 | 12 | light breeze |
| 12 | 12 | light breeze |
| 13 | 13 | light breeze |
| 14 | 13 | light breeze |
| 15 | 13 | light breeze |
| 16 | 13 | light breeze |
| 17 | 13 | light breeze |
| 18 | 13 | light breeze |
| 19 | 13 | light breeze |
| 20 | 13 | light breeze |
| 21 | 13 | light breeze |
| 22 | 13 | light breeze |
| 23 | 13 | light breeze |
| 24 | 13 | light breeze |
| 25 | 13 | light breeze |
| 26 | 13 | light breeze |
| 27 | 13 | light breeze |
| 28 | 13 | light breeze |
| 29 | 13 | light breeze |
| 30 | 13 | light breeze |
| 31 | 13 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 9 h 48 min at the start of December to 9 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:45 AM to 7:03 AM, and sunset from 4:35 PM to 4:44 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:03 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:35 | 4:35 | 4:35 | 4:35 | 4:35 | 4:35 | 4:35 | 4:35 | 4:35 | 4:35 | 4:36 | 4:36 | 4:36 | 4:36 | 4:36 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:38 | 4:38 | 4:39 | 4:39 | 4:40 | 4:40 | 4:41 | 4:41 | 4:42 | 4:42 | 4:43 | 4:44 | 4:44 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.8 | 6:45 | 4:35 |
| 2 | 9.8 | 6:46 | 4:35 |
| 3 | 9.8 | 6:47 | 4:35 |
| 4 | 9.8 | 6:47 | 4:35 |
| 5 | 9.8 | 6:48 | 4:35 |
| 6 | 9.8 | 6:49 | 4:35 |
| 7 | 9.8 | 6:50 | 4:35 |
| 8 | 9.7 | 6:51 | 4:35 |
| 9 | 9.7 | 6:51 | 4:35 |
| 10 | 9.7 | 6:52 | 4:35 |
| 11 | 9.7 | 6:53 | 4:36 |
| 12 | 9.7 | 6:54 | 4:36 |
| 13 | 9.7 | 6:54 | 4:36 |
| 14 | 9.7 | 6:55 | 4:36 |
| 15 | 9.7 | 6:56 | 4:36 |
| 16 | 9.7 | 6:56 | 4:37 |
| 17 | 9.7 | 6:57 | 4:37 |
| 18 | 9.7 | 6:57 | 4:37 |
| 19 | 9.7 | 6:58 | 4:38 |
| 20 | 9.7 | 6:58 | 4:38 |
| 21 | 9.7 | 6:59 | 4:39 |
| 22 | 9.7 | 6:59 | 4:39 |
| 23 | 9.7 | 7:00 | 4:40 |
| 24 | 9.7 | 7:00 | 4:40 |
| 25 | 9.7 | 7:01 | 4:41 |
| 26 | 9.7 | 7:01 | 4:41 |
| 27 | 9.7 | 7:01 | 4:42 |
| 28 | 9.7 | 7:02 | 4:42 |
| 29 | 9.7 | 7:02 | 4:43 |
| 30 | 9.7 | 7:02 | 4:44 |
| 31 | 9.7 | 7:03 | 4:44 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 2.56 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.56 kWh/m² to a high of 7.88 kWh/m² in June across the year — December's 2.56 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 2 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 3 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 4 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 5 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 6 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 31 | 2.6 | Moderate |
Is December a good time to visit Paphos?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Paphos for sightseeing.
What to pack for Paphos in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Paphos sees daytime highs around 16°C and nights near 13°C. Worth packing: a warm layer and rain gear. About 10 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Paphos in December
The nearest coast averages about 19°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 28°C and coldest in February near 17°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from May 11 to Dec 7 — about 6.9 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 19 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | Cool |
| Feb | 17 | Cool |
| Mar | 17 | Cool |
| Apr | 18 | Cool |
| May | 21 | Refreshing |
| Jun | 24 | Warm |
| Jul | 27 | Warm |
| Aug | 28 | Warm |
| Sep | 27 | Warm |
| Oct | 25 | Warm |
| Nov | 22 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 19 | Cool |
UV index in Paphos in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 3. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Paphos peaks around August 10 at about 10 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 1 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 10 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Paphos in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Paphos is worst in March — around 20 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.6× the cleanest month (December, 12 µg/m³).
Seasonal pattern from CAMS reanalysis, scaled to Paphos's WHO annual average of 15.4 µg/m³.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 17 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 12 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | Moderate |
| Feb | 16 | Moderate |
| Mar | 20 | Moderate |
| Apr | 17 | Moderate |
| May | 18 | Moderate |
| Jun | 14 | Moderate |
| Jul | 14 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 13 | Moderate |
| Nov | 15 | Moderate |
| Dec | 12 | Moderate |
Where is Paphos?
Paphos sits at 34.8°N, 32.4°E, 81 m above sea level, in Cyprus. The nearest listed city is Káto Polemídia, 53 km away.
Topography around Paphos
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Paphos.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Paphos has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 190 m around an average of 68 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 682 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,946 m.
The land around Paphos is covered by artificial surfaces (51%) within 3 km, water (51%) and grassland (29%) within 16 km, and water (62%) within 80 km.
Cyprus travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type G
- 240 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 65% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $41,783
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 100%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 5.8
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 537
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Paphos (34.7768°, 32.4245°, elevation 81 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).