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Weather in December in Cyprus

Considering a trip to Cyprus this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Cyprus in December?

December in Cyprus generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in Kakopetria at 16°C to pleasant in Protaras at 19°C. At night it cools down to 16°C in Protaras and 6°C in Kakopetria.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pyla with an average of 48 mm to high rainfall in Neo Chorio with 132 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Protaras receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 186 hours of sunlight anticipated in Protaras. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Cyprus in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Cyprus climate page.

Where to go in Cyprus in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Cyprus on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Cyprus?

Protaras

In December Protaras generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Protaras
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22°C 
19°C 
222 hours 
41 mm 
6 days 
19°C 
16°C 
186 hours 
73 mm 
11 days 
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17°C 
14°C 
180 hours 
58 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Protaras

Paphos City

In December Paphos City generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Paphos City
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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22°C 
18°C 
227 hours 
46 mm 
7 days 
18°C 
14°C 
188 hours 
89 mm 
13 days 
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16°C 
12°C 
197 hours 
86 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Paphos City

Limassol

In December Limassol generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Limassol
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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22°C 
16°C 
226 hours 
35 mm 
7 days 
18°C 
13°C 
188 hours 
66 mm 
12 days 
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16°C 
11°C 
194 hours 
66 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Limassol

Ayia Napa

In December Ayia Napa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Ayia Napa
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maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
22°C 
19°C 
222 hours 
40 mm 
6 days 
19°C 
15°C 
186 hours 
70 mm 
11 days 
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17°C 
13°C 
180 hours 
56 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Ayia Napa

Larnaca

In December Larnaca generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Larnaca
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
23°C 
16°C 
222 hours 
31 mm 
6 days 
19°C 
13°C 
186 hours 
53 mm 
11 days 
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17°C 
11°C 
180 hours 
49 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Larnaca

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Cyprus.

Is December the best time to visit Cyprus?

In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Cyprus with overall pleasant weather in Protaras. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Protaras. The weather in January and February, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

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