Today's weather for Paphos, Cyprus16th Oct 2008 06:00

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Weather Overview for Paphos

Paphos benefits from a warm Mediterranean climate which sees long, hot summers and short mild winters.

Summer temperatures peak in July and August, during which daytime temperatures in the mid-30s are not uncommon. June through to September is summer time in Paphos, where high temperatures are coupled with almost no rain. From June to August it is very rare to experience a rainy day. Fairly low humidity and sea breezes help to keep things more comfortable on the hottest summer days, although for those wanting a very active holiday the periods either side of summer are more comfortable.

Spring is very favourable in Paphos. May sees very little rainfall with daytime temperatures averaging in the low to mid 20s. March and April are a little cooler though still warm. March is really when the rainy season comes to an end in Paphos, and the month sees about a week of rainy days on average. From then on rainfall peters out until the end of summer time.

Autumn is a great time too, with very agreeable temperatures. The summer heat starts to cool from late September. October is very comfortable, with daytime temperatures in the mid to high 20s, and November is warm too. October sees a little rain, and November heralds the start of the wet season – though you’ll still only get about 7 days per month of rainfall on average.

Winter in Paphos is very mild indeed. In fact many days one can sit comfortably in a t-shirt in the midday sun as temperatures can be up towards 20ºC. This is the period where Paphos gets most of its yearly rain. January is the wettest month on average with a standard of 9 days rainfall. The yearly rainfall in Paphos is just above 400mm on average and much of this falls in short, heavy downpours.

If you are in Paphos in winter and find yourself wanting a bit of proper winter weather you can find it in the nearby Troodos Mountains. In fact you’ll even find a ski resort here! Generally there is snow in the higher mountains (that reach up to 2000m) between January and March. So you can ski in the morning then swim and sunbathe at the beach in the afternoon! Weather in the mountains is very different to weather in Paphos itself and the other coastal regions.

Paphos, like anywhere, can receive freak weather conditions. Occasionally the area can get strong thunderstorms with heavy, localised rainfall. In October 2006 heavy storms brought unusually high rainfall and even hail to Paphos. Thunderstorms are at their most common in autumn and winter.

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