Your July weather guide
HotWeather in Paphos in July
July is a good time to visit Paphos if you want hot, dry weather and warm-water swimming, but it is less suited to travellers who prefer cool evenings or long walks in the middle of the day. Average highs are around 29°C, nights stay near 24°C and the sea reaches about 27°C. The main trade-off is comfort: sunshine is plentiful, but the heat and humidity make shade and a cool room important.
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
- 29.3°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 31°C
- Average night-time low
- 23.6°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 22°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +7.5°C
- London averages 21.8°C in July
- Sea temperature
- 27.1°C
- year to year: 26°C to 28°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 13.2h
- 94% of 14.1 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 0
- 1 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days over 25°C
- 100%
- 30% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 39.3°C
- 2017-07-01
- Record low 1991-2020
- 19.1°C
- 1992-07-03
- 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 July compares
July is the 2nd warmest month of the year in Paphos and ranks 49th of 134 destinations we compare for July - see where else is hot in July. Within Cyprus it is 5th of 7 (Cyprus in July). Against London's average high of 21.8°C in July, Paphos is 7.5°C warmer by day and 10.1°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in July
The typical July day in Paphos peaks at 29.3°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 23.6°C; one night in ten drops to 21.9°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest July day here reached 39.3°C (2017-07-01) and the coldest night 19.1°C (1992-07-03).
Rain in July
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 July was 2019 with 6 mm, the driest 1991 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 74%.
Sea temperature in July
The sea averages 27.1°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 26.4°C to 27.7°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (28.0°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 13.2 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 14.1 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 05:48 and sets about 20:04 local time in mid-July. Average cloud cover is 6%.
Is July 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.
Plan around the heat, including after dark
Treat July as a hot-weather holiday rather than a comfortable month for being active all day. Humidity averages 74%, so the warmth can feel sticky, particularly if you are walking around rather than resting in shade. Put longer walks earlier in the morning, keep midday plans light and carry water. Loose, breathable clothing is more useful than heavy layers, while evenings generally call for light clothes rather than a jacket. With average night temperatures staying high, check that your accommodation has air conditioning if warm bedrooms affect your sleep. July suits heat lovers better than anyone relying on a cool evening to recover.
Warm swimming water and little need for wet-weather plans
The sea is comfortably warm for swimming, making time in the water a strong reason to choose July. Its year-to-year range of 26°C to 28°C suggests you are unlikely to find it bracing. There is also about 13.2 hours of sunshine a day, so you have plenty of scope to swim outside the strongest midday heat. That much sun calls for sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat, even when the water makes you feel cooler. Rain is unlikely to disrupt your plans, though dry averages are not a guarantee. Pack mainly for sun and heat rather than giving much luggage space to waterproof clothing.
A little perspective
Paphos through the year
July 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% |
| JulySelectedbest | 29.3°C | 23.6°C | 27.1°C | 13.2 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Augustbest | 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 July FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Paphos hot in July?
Paphos is hot in July: the average daytime high is 29.3°C and nights average 23.6°C. About 100% of July days reach 25°C or more.
Can you swim in the sea in Paphos in July?
The sea around Paphos averages 27.1°C in July, which is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 26°C to 28°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Paphos in July?
Paphos sees about 0 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 1 mm of rain in a typical July. The wettest July between 1991 and 2020 was 2019 (6 mm) and the driest was 1991 (0 mm).
How sunny is Paphos in July?
Paphos gets around 13.2 hours of sunshine a day in July out of 14.1 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Paphos compare with the UK in July?
Paphos is on average 7.5°C warmer than London by day in July (29.3°C against 21.8°C).
What is the hottest July on record in Paphos?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest July day in Paphos reached 39.3°C on 2017-07-01, and the coldest night dropped to 19.1°C on 1992-07-03.
How much hotter is Paphos than London in July?
Paphos has an average daytime high of 29.3°C, compared with 21.8°C in London - a difference of 7.5°C. That is a substantial step up for a UK traveller, so allow for more shade breaks and less activity during the hottest part of the day.
Does it reach 30°C every day?
No. Around 30% of July days reach 30°C, while 100% reach 25°C. Expect consistently warm to hot weather rather than temperatures above 30°C throughout. Humidity and warm nights still matter for comfort even when the daytime temperature stays below that threshold.
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