Paphos in January: weather, sea temperatures and travel tips
Is January a good time to visit?
January in Paphos suits a city break with the museum and a wet-weather backup: the daytime average is +16 °C. Cool weather and sea temperatures will not suit travellers seeking a beach holiday.
Weather in January
Early January is warmer on average during the day than mid and late January. Choose the first part of the month if you want warmer weather for walks. Check the forecast closer to your trip.
- Water
- +18 °C
- Daytime air
- +16 °C
- Night-time air
- +12 °C
Early, mid or late January?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 January | +17 °C | +13 °C | +19 °C |
| 11–20 January | +16 °C | +12 °C | +18 °C |
| 21–31 January | +15 °C | +11 °C | +18 °C |
Days with precipitation in January
Share of days with precipitation in the weather archive.
Water in January
WorldWeatherAI seasonal data gives an average sea temperature of +19 °C in early January and +18 °C late in the month. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Paphos.
Rainfall in January
In January, the average is 15 days with precipitation. In 2019–2025, the number ranged from 7 to 21 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
December, January or February: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | +18 °C | +14 °C | +20 °C |
| January | +16 °C | +12 °C | +18 °C |
| February | +15 °C | +11 °C | +17 °C |
December offers warmer weather for walks than January. February and January are close in daytime temperature, so neither has a clear advantage for exploring the city.
The annual charts for Paphos compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at January, see the January charts and archive by year.
Things to do in January
- If you prefer warmer water for swimming, replace a beach day with a seaside walk by sandy Alykes Beach.
- Keep the archaeological park by the harbour for a dry day. Here you can see Roman villas with mosaics, the Odeon and ruins.
- Walk along Kato Paphos harbour to its western edge to see the castle from the promenade.
- For a rainy day, visit the archaeological museum to see finds from the Neolithic period to the Middle Ages, along with sculptures and pottery.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2019–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2019–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.