Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Paphos, Cyprus in May
Weather score75Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 10h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 12mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
12mm
Sun
10h
Sea
21°C
Weather score
75
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 12mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 10h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 21°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
May24°C average high
May is close to Paphos' yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May12mm average rain
May is one of Paphos' driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsApril to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May10 hours average sun
May is brighter than Paphos' yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May21°C average sea
May is below Paphos' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 27°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May75 weather score
May scores above Paphos' yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
