Your August weather guide
HotWeather in Paphos in August
August is a good time to visit Paphos if you want hot, dry weather and warm sea swimming, but less suitable if you prefer cool evenings or long walks in comfort. Average daytime highs are around 30°C, nights stay near 24°C, and the sea reaches 28°C. For a UK traveller, this is a clear step up in heat, so plan for a slower pace rather than a packed daytime schedule.
Long-term climate averages for Paphos, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Paphos, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Paphos.
- Average daytime high
- 29.6°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 31°C
- Average night-time low
- 24.3°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 23°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +8.2°C
- London averages 21.4°C in August
- Sea temperature
- 28.0°C
- year to year: 27°C to 29°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 12.2h
- 92% of 13.3 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 0
- 1 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days over 25°C
- 100%
- 38% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 35.5°C
- 2017-08-26
- Record low 1991-2020
- 20.7°C
- 1997-08-29
- Flight from London
- ≈ 4 h 42 min
- 3177 km, mid-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How August compares
August is the 1st warmest month of the year in Paphos and ranks 48th of 134 destinations we compare for August - see where else is hot in August. Within Cyprus it is 5th of 7 (Cyprus in August). Against London's average high of 21.4°C in August, Paphos is 8.2°C warmer by day and 10.8°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in August
The typical August day in Paphos peaks at 29.6°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 31.4°C or more. About 100% of days top 25°C and 1 in 3 pass 30°C. Nights average 24.3°C; one night in ten drops to 22.8°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day here reached 35.5°C (2017-08-26) and the coldest night 20.7°C (1997-08-29).
Rain in August
Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 0 days with 1 mm or more, 1 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest August was 2017 with 5 mm, the driest 1991 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 76%, which makes the heat feel heavier than the thermometer suggests.
Sea temperature in August
The sea averages 28.0°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 27.3°C to 28.6°C. This is the warmest the sea gets here all year.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 12.2 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.3 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:11 and sets about 19:39 local time in mid-August. Average cloud cover is 8%.
Is August a good time to visit Paphos?
Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, little rain and long sunny days. The best months for Paphos on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Expect heat that lasts into the evening
August is Paphos's warmest month, and the catch is how little the temperature drops after sunset. Evenings suit lightweight clothing rather than the layers you might pack for a British summer, while air conditioning is a sensible priority when choosing a room. Humidity averages 76%, which can make the warmth feel sticky, especially when you are active. Days reaching 30°C account for 38% of the month, so the average high is not a ceiling. Put longer walks early in the morning, keep the middle of the day flexible, and leave room for shade breaks. This weather suits travellers who enjoy heat more than those who want to stay active throughout the day.
Warm swimming and little need for a rain plan
The sea is warm enough for comfortable swimming, making August a strong choice if time in the water is central to your holiday. It may feel more like a warm soak than a sharply cooling dip, so do not rely on swimming alone to take the edge off the heat. Rain is unlikely to disrupt outdoor plans, and about 12.2 hours of sunshine a day means shade deserves more attention than waterproofs. Pack sunscreen, a sunhat and loose, breathable clothes, and carry water when heading out. The main planning question is not how to avoid showers, but how to enjoy the sunshine without spending the hottest part of the day exposed to it.
A little perspective
Paphos through the year
August is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.9°C | 10.9°C | 17.4°C | 5.5 | 81 | 11 | 0% |
| February | 15.1°C | 10.8°C | 16.7°C | 6.1 | 58 | 8 | 0% |
| March | 16.8°C | 12.2°C | 16.8°C | 7.2 | 40 | 7 | 0% |
| April | 19.4°C | 14.3°C | 17.7°C | 8.5 | 21 | 5 | 4% |
| May | 23.0°C | 17.6°C | 20.4°C | 10.5 | 11 | 3 | 21% |
| Junebest | 26.7°C | 21.1°C | 24.1°C | 13.0 | 2 | 1 | 77% |
| Julybest | 29.3°C | 23.6°C | 27.1°C | 13.2 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| AugustSelectedbest | 29.6°C | 24.3°C | 28.0°C | 12.2 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| September | 27.6°C | 22.6°C | 26.7°C | 11.1 | 4 | 1 | 94% |
| October | 24.9°C | 20.0°C | 24.7°C | 8.6 | 16 | 4 | 50% |
| November | 20.8°C | 16.0°C | 22.1°C | 6.5 | 44 | 6 | 5% |
| December | 16.8°C | 12.6°C | 19.4°C | 5.3 | 84 | 10 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Paphos in August FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Paphos hot in August?
Paphos is hot in August: the average daytime high is 29.6°C and nights average 24.3°C. About 100% of August days reach 25°C or more.
Can you swim in the sea in Paphos in August?
The sea around Paphos averages 28.0°C in August, which is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 27°C to 29°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Paphos in August?
Paphos sees about 0 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 1 mm of rain in a typical August. The wettest August between 1991 and 2020 was 2017 (5 mm) and the driest was 1991 (0 mm).
How sunny is Paphos in August?
Paphos gets around 12.2 hours of sunshine a day in August out of 13.3 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Paphos compare with the UK in August?
Paphos is on average 8.2°C warmer than London by day in August (29.6°C against 21.4°C).
What is the hottest August on record in Paphos?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day in Paphos reached 35.5°C on 2017-08-26, and the coldest night dropped to 20.7°C on 1997-08-29.
How much hotter is Paphos than London in August?
Paphos's average daytime high is 8.2°C above London's August average of 21.4°C. That is a substantial change from a typical UK summer day, so expect to adjust your pace rather than carry on with the same walking plans.
Is August the best month to go, or should I consider another month?
August sits alongside July and June among Paphos's best-rated months, but it is also the warmest. Choose it for hot, dry conditions and warm swimming; if heat is your main concern, that strong overall rating should not decide the trip for you.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Paphos. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 4.5 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C