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Ayia Napa vs Paphosin May

Ayia Napa has average daytime highs about 2.0°C warmer in May, at 24.9°C compared with 22.9°C in Paphos. Paphos averages 1.7 more rainy days that month. Ayia Napa averages 1.8 more sunny days.

Sea caves and clear water at Ayia NapaPaphos harbour with its medieval fort and fishing boats
May averages
Ayia NapaPaphos
Daytime high
Ayia Napa: 24.9°C
Paphos: 22.9°C
Nighttime low
Ayia Napa: 18.3°C
Paphos: 17.9°C
Sunny days
Ayia Napa: 28.2
Paphos: 26.5
Rainy days
Ayia Napa: 2.6
Paphos: 4.3
Precipitation
Ayia Napa: 11.6 mm
Paphos: 20.4 mm
In most years
The middle 80% of May daytime highs.

Ayia Napa in May24.0–26.2°C

Paphos in May21.9–24.0°C

Ayia Napa or Paphos in May?

Is Ayia Napa or Paphos warmer in May?
Ayia Napa, by 2.0°C. Daytime highs average 24.9°C in Ayia Napa and 22.9°C in Paphos; nights average 18.3°C and 17.9°C. Pick Paphos if you want to avoid the heat.
Does it rain more in Ayia Napa or Paphos in May?
Paphos, with 1.7 more rainy days: 2.6 in Ayia Napa against 4.3 in Paphos. Ayia Napa gets 12 mm and Paphos 20 mm in a typical May.
Which is sunnier in May, Ayia Napa or Paphos?
Ayia Napa, with 1.8 more sunny days: 28.2 in Ayia Napa against 26.5 in Paphos.
Where is the sea warmer in May, Ayia Napa or Paphos?
The sea is about the same in both: 21.4°C off Ayia Napa and 21.0°C off Paphos.