Sanctuary of Aphrodite Paphia
Cyprus UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Sanctuary of Aphrodite Paphia is a hieron dedicated to Aphrodite. It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Paphos, Cyprus, and is one of the 15 sights of the country listed on this site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between May and September, when daily highs reach between 23 °C and 29 °C and rainfall is minimal. In contrast, the winter months of December and January are wetter, with about 12 days of rain and monthly totals of 125 mm and 126 mm respectively. An entrance fee is required to visit the site.
Visitors can reach the sanctuary via Paphos International Airport, which is 8 km away. The site is located about 89 km from Nicosia. While visiting, you can also travel to the Tombs of the Kings, which is 17.3 km away, Kourion at 29.1 km, or Kolossi Castle at 33.3 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 29 °C. The wettest is January, with about 126 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 14 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 16 |
| Average low, °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 13 |
| Rainfall, mm | 126 | 96 | 62 | 27 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 31 | 77 | 125 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
