Cool
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Paphos, Cyprus in January
Weather score28Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 103mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
16°C
Rain
103mm
Sun
5h
Sea
17°C
Weather score
28
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 103mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Paphos, Cyprus with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January16°C average high
January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January103mm average rain
January is one of Paphos' wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsApril to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January5 hours average sun
January is one of Paphos' cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January17°C average sea
January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 27°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January28 weather score
January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
