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Paphos in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Paphos in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Paphos in January 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Paphos in January? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +59°F and about 9 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 7 rainy days and 81 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. 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
68%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Paphos has good 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 +57°F with a maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +45°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 55% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +64°F to +54°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:

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 mm58 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
68%68%68%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1016 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
10910
Cloudy days
141512
Rainy days
776
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as good as in 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 levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 68%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 10 sunny days in December to 9 in January.

February brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 11 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 3 m/s to 3 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 152 mm, with a 55% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 41 mm, which is moderate rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 17 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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+64°F
2 January
☀️
+62°F
3 January
☀️
+62°F
4 January
☁️
+62°F
5 January
☁️
+62°F
6 January
☁️
+62°F
7 January
☀️
+65°F
8 January
☁️
+62°F
9 January
☀️
+63°F
10 January
🌧️
+58°F
11 January
☁️
+63°F
12 January
🌧️
+62°F
13 January
🌧️
+58°F
14 January
☀️
+58°F
15 January
☁️
+58°F
16 January
☀️
+52°F
17 January
☀️
+53°F
18 January
🌧️
+58°F
19 January
☁️
+51°F
20 January
☁️
+53°F
21 January
☁️
+55°F
22 January
🌧️
+57°F
23 January
☁️
+54°F
24 January
☁️
+50°F
25 January
🌧️
+52°F
26 January
🌧️
+51°F
27 January
☁️
+51°F
28 January
☁️
+52°F
29 January
☁️
+55°F
30 January
🌧️
+56°F
31 January
🌧️
+54°F
In January 2023 Paphos had 8 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +57°F, with an absolute maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +50°F. The average humidity was 69%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 14 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 1983 (+58°F) and the highest in 2023 (+66°F). The driest year was 1997 with only 10 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 298 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Paphos in January:

Is January a good time to visit Paphos?

January is a really good time to go to Paphos. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Paphos.

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!

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, 2022.

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.