Paphos in October: weather, sea temperatures and travel tips
Is October a good time to visit?
October in Paphos suits a trip that combines the beach with the harbour and archaeological sites: the average sea temperature is +25 °C. By late month, both air and water are cooler on average.
Weather in October
Early October is warmer on average during the day than mid and late October. Choose the first part for warmer days or the final part for cooler weather. Check the forecast closer to your trip.
- Water
- +25 °C
- Daytime air
- +26 °C
- Night-time air
- +21 °C
Early, mid or late October?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 October | +27 °C | +21 °C | +26 °C |
| 11–20 October | +25 °C | +21 °C | +26 °C |
| 21–31 October | +25 °C | +20 °C | +25 °C |
Hot days in October
Share of days when the daytime temperature reached +30 °C or higher, based on the weather archive.
Water in October
WorldWeatherAI seasonal data gives an average sea temperature of +26 °C in early October and +25 °C late in the month. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Paphos.
Rainfall in October
In October, the average is 3 days with precipitation. In 2019–2025, the number ranged from 0 to 7 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
September or October: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | +29 °C | +23 °C | +28 °C |
| October | +26 °C | +21 °C | +25 °C |
If warmer water matters, September has the advantage over October. October offers cooler weather 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 October, see the October charts and archive by year.
Things to do in October
- When both air and water are warm, plan beach time at sandy Alykes Beach in Kato Paphos.
- 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.
- At the archaeological museum, 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.