Northern Cyprus Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Northern Cyprus, Cyprus in December.

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Kyrenia Lapithos

Thinking about venturing to Northern Cyprus, Cyprus this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Northern Cyprus in December

Northern Cyprus, Cyprus is a region in Cyprus. December in Northern Cyprus generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Kyrenia.

For specific regional insights in Northern Cyprus, Cyprus, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

December is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 75 mm (3 in) in Kyrenia. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Kyrenia receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Kyrenia gets approximately 171 hours of sunlight in December, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Northern Cyprus by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Northern Cyprus — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kyrenia)

January16°C (61°F) February17°C (63°F) March19°C (66°F) April23°C (73°F) May27°C (81°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August34°C (93°F) September32°C (90°F) October28°C (82°F) November23°C (73°F) December18°C (64°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Northern Cyprus in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Northern Cyprus.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Northern Cyprus

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Northern Cyprus, Cyprus?

Temperature range in Northern Cyprus (December)

Precipitation variation in Northern Cyprus (December)

Kyrenia

In December Kyrenia generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
216 hours
171 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
75 mm (3 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Kyrenia →

Lapithos

In December Lapithos generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
216 hours
171 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Lapithos →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Northern Cyprus in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kyrenia 18°C (64°F) 12°C (54°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Lapithos 18°C (64°F) 12°C (54°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)

Northern Cyprus weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Northern Cyprus, Cyprus in December?

December in Northern Cyprus, Cyprus brings pleasant weather. In Kyrenia, daytime temperatures are typically around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows hover near 12°C (54°F).

What is the average temperature in Northern Cyprus, Cyprus in December?

Average temperatures in Northern Cyprus, Cyprus during December range from a nighttime low near 12°C (54°F) to a daytime high around 18°C (64°F) in Kyrenia.

Does Northern Cyprus, Cyprus get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Northern Cyprus, Cyprus during December, with Kyrenia averaging close to 75 mm (3 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Northern Cyprus, Cyprus?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Kyrenia, December might be a good time to visit Northern Cyprus, Cyprus. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Kyrenia. In contrast, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Northern Cyprus.

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