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Paphos

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Paphos month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Paphos are typically April, May and November, with average daytime highs around 22–25°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), February the coldest (average low 9°C), and December the wettest (about 121 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January15.99.21198.6
February16.59.0509.1
March18.310.65810.6
April21.613.22711.5
May25.016.91712.7
June28.220.6713.9
July31.323.4113.9
August30.823.7212.6
September29.321.7411.7
October26.418.12110.7
November22.614.5579.1
December18.011.21218.2

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1974

    The city and district of Paphos remained the most underdeveloped part of the island until 1974.

  2. UNESCO World Heritage inscription

    Paphos was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1980 for its ancient architecture and mosaics.

  3. European Capital of Culture 2017

    Paphos was selected as a European Capital of Culture for 2017 together with Aarhus, Denmark.

  4. Strong earthquake of 2022

    A magnitude 6.6 Mw earthquake struck the seismically active region of Paphos in 2022.

  5. Underdevelopment until 1974

    The city and district of Paphos remained the most underdeveloped part of the island until the Turkish invasion of 1974.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Marios Joannou Elia

    Wikidata records Paphos as this person's place of birth. Cypriot composer, academic and arts administrator.

  • Kypros Nicolaides

    Wikidata records Paphos as this person's place of birth. Greek-Cypriot fetal medicine specialist.

  • Sopater of Paphos (Σώπατρος)

    a writer of parody and burlesque

  • Evagoras Pallikarides

    EOKA fighter

  • Archbishop Makarios

    first President of the Republic of Cyprus

Historical figures

  • Rauf Denktaş

    Wikidata records Paphos as this historical figure's place of birth. Leader of Turkish Cypriots and founding President of TRNC (1924-2012).

Local business and employers

  • Herbermann

    Charles

  • Paphos Chamber of Commerce and Industry website

    Listed by the source as a local organization or employer.

Newspapers and local media

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01 · Overview

Paphos, in brief

Where is Paphos located and what defines its setting?

Paphos (also spelled Pafos) is a coastal city situated in southwest Cyprus, serving as the capital of the Paphos District. The modern settlement lies on the Mediterranean coast approximately 50 km west of Limassol, the country's largest port, with both cities linked by the A6 highway.

What are the landscape and climatic characteristics of the region?

The city features a subtropical-Mediterranean climate and experiences the mildest temperatures on the entire island. Geographically, Paphos is recognized as the most seismically active region in Cyprus. Historical data records multiple strong earthquakes in the area, including events in 76 AD, 1222, 1953, 1995, 1996, and 2022, some of which resulted in severe damage, loss of life, and tsunamis.

How is the urban layout divided?

The fourth-largest city in the country maintains an urban population of 55,000, while the population of the city proper stood at approximately 35,961 as of 2018. Urban organization splits the locality into distinct quarters. Ktima functions as the main residential district, whereas Kato Paphos sits by the sea, built around the medieval port, and hosts the majority of the city's luxury hotels and entertainment infrastructure. Connecting these quarters is Apostolou Pavlou Avenue, the busiest road in Paphos, which stretches from Kennedy Square near the city center to the medieval fort outside the harbor.

Travelers and visitors arriving by air utilize Paphos International Airport, the nation's second-largest airport, which operates as a primary gateway to western and southern Cyprus. Further details regarding the area can be found through the GeoNames record for Paphos.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Paphos

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01 · Q&A

Where is Paphos located and what are its coordinates?

Paphos is situated in Cyprus at geographic coordinates 34.7768, 32.4245, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Paphos?

Paphos has a recorded population of approximately 35,961 and observes the Asia/Nicosia time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Paphos?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Paphos include EL-CY, TR-CY, English, with EUR used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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