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Paphos in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Paphos in January and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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January

Weather in Paphos in January 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Fresh water
January could be a good time to visit Paphos, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +59°F, and there are typically 7 sunny days in January. However, expect about 9 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 81 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Paphos;

Average weather

☀️
+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
+39°F
Min.
+73°F
Max.
81 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Paphos has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Paphos in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Paphos for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in January is +66°F with a maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +48°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +59°F.

Is Paphos warm or cold in January?

Paphos is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +63°F to +59°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +55°F to +52°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

January is the coldest month in Paphos, here is the comparison with other months:

Water temperature in Paphos in January

Water in Paphos in January is Fresh. It varies from +61°F to +67°F, with an average of +64°F. Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +59°F.

The water temperature in January is one of the coldest of the entire year:

The warmest water temperatures in Paphos are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +82°F. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +62°F.

Can you swim in Paphos in January?

Water temperature (+64°F) in Paphos in January might be suited for short swims and acclimatized swimmers might find it refreshing.
🦭
Cold
Below +61°F
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
61°F - 70°F
🏊
Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
👙
Warm
77°F - 82°F
🔥
Very warm
+82°C and up
Think of bringing a full-body or shorty wetsuit (3mm-5mm thickness) to provide insulation and maintain body heat.

Climate in Paphos in January

Paphos weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+63°F+59°F+59°F
Min. temperature
+41°F+39°F+36°F
Max. temperature
+75°F+73°F+77°F
Rainfall
86 mm81 mm56 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s4 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+67°F+64°F+62°F
Humidity
68%69%68%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1016 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
978
Cloudy days
888
Rainy days
798
Snowy days
000

January typically has worse weather conditions compared to December. It’s getting colder in January. From +63°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +59°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 86 mm to 81 mm. Humidity rises from 68% to 69%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 9 sunny days in December to 7 in January.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in February as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Paphos in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Paphos is gradually increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 9 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Paphos based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 76 mm, with a 32% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
January is one of the rainiest months in Paphos, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Paphos wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 23% chance of precipitation and 86 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Paphos?

This is the weather in Paphos in January 2023:
1 January
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+66°F
2 January
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+69°F
3 January
☀️
+69°F
4 January
☀️
+69°F
5 January
☁️
+66°F
6 January
☀️
+66°F
7 January
☁️
+69°F
8 January
☀️
+66°F
9 January
☀️
+65°F
10 January
☀️
+64°F
11 January
☁️
+64°F
12 January
🌧️
+64°F
13 January
🌧️
+64°F
14 January
🌧️
+62°F
15 January
🌧️
+62°F
16 January
🌧️
+61°F
17 January
☀️
+67°F
18 January
☀️
+67°F
19 January
☀️
+67°F
20 January
☀️
+67°F
21 January
☀️
+69°F
22 January
☀️
+67°F
23 January
☀️
+68°F
24 January
☀️
+68°F
25 January
☀️
+67°F
26 January
☀️
+66°F
27 January
☀️
+67°F
28 January
☀️
+69°F
29 January
☀️
+66°F
30 January
🌧️
+62°F
31 January
☁️
+58°F
In January 2023 Paphos had 21 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +66°F, with an absolute maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +59°F. The average humidity was 67%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 26%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Paphos climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Paphos in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+67°F) and the highest in 2020 (+76°F). The driest year was 2008 with only 174 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 684 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Paphos in January:

Is January a good time to visit Paphos?

It’s always a good time to visit Paphos, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Paphos in January?

January has mild temperatures in Paphos. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Can you swim in Paphos in January?

In general, you can swim in Paphos in January, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +64°F. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.

Is Paphos rainy in January?

Paphos is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Paphos in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Paphos in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Paphos

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Paphos, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.