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Cyprus in December: weather, sea & travel advice

Cyprus in December is especially suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. Days are around 17 °C (mild), and the sea is about 20 °C. With about 8 rainy days it is moderate.

Felsküste bei Ayia Napa auf ZypernCyprus · DecemberPhoto: Jules Verne Times Two · CC BY-SA 4.0

Climate facts

Day
17 °C
Night
14 °C
Sea
20 °C
Rainy days
8 rainy days
Sun
3 h/day
Humidity
69 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachLimited50/100
City breakExcellent81/100
ActiveExcellent81/100
FamilyLimited57/100

In favour

  • No particular highlights.

To consider

  • No significant drawbacks.

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
16
J
16
F
19
M
22
A
26
M
31
J
33
J
33
A
31
S
27
O
22
N
17
D
Rainy daysdays
8
J
6
F
4
M
2
A
1
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
1
S
4
O
6
N
8
D

Similar destinations in December

Frequently asked questions

How warm is Cyprus in December?

Daytime highs average around 17 °C, with nights around 14 °C.

Can you swim in Cyprus in December?

The sea is about 20 °C (refreshing).

Does it rain a lot in Cyprus in December?

On the long-term average, expect about 8 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Cyprus?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.