Early December 1 December
68°F
Typical afternoon high
22% historical wet-day frequency
Cyprus · Beach
Cyprus
in December.
Is December a good time?
Mild days.
About half November's overnight stays.
December averages 65°F afternoons and 68°F seas, with about 9 rain days. Later December is typically cooler.
- Afternoons
- 65°F
- Sea
- 68°F
- Visitor demand
- 16%of August peak
Historical Kýpros regional averages, not a forecast or a measure of queues. Overnight demand compares average stays per day. Covers Paphos, Ayia Napa, Limassol and Larnaca; conditions vary within the region.
Overall match
7.9/10 · scores & prioritiesWhat matters most?
Weather 50% · Crowds 30% · Cost 20%
#6 of 12 months here · Balanced mix
Weather6.8/10Good
CrowdsLow seasonvs its own year; overnight stays do not measure queuesFor its size, busier than most of Europe this month
CostCheapfor Europe; Cyprus-wide price level
Overall combines weather, overnight demand and cost. It does not include sea temperature.
Plan your December
What to expect.
What should I pack?
Afternoons around 65°F (18°C): light layers. Bring rain gear: about 9 days with at least 1 mm of rain. About 10 hours of daylight.
Can I swim in December?
The sea averages 68°F. Our swimming guide: fresh: fine once you are in. Your comfort will vary. This is open water near the coast, not a beach-specific reading.
Monthly coastal averages from NOAA, 2011–2025. Sea temperature is separate from the weather and Overall scores.
A typical day: temperatures & daylightAfternoons, nights, sea temperature & daylight Show detailsHide details
About 10 hours of daylight.
The sun rises about 06:48 and sets about 16:37 (local time, mid-month). Afternoons reach about 65°F (18°C). Expect rain on about 9 days in a typical December.
Typical afternoon
65°F (18°C)
average daily high, 15 recent Decembers
Night low
—
not shown here: our correction of the model data isn't accurate enough for night lows in this region
Sea
68°F (20°C)
fresh; open water near the coast, NOAA satellite record 2011–2025
Daylight
9h 49m
on the 15th, computed from latitude
Early, middle or late?
Early or late December?
Early December is typically warmer. The afternoon high averages 68°F on the 1st, versus 63°F on the 31st. Historical wet-day frequency rises from 22% to 30% between those dates.
Mid December 15 December
65°F
Typical afternoon high
29% historical wet-day frequency
Late December 31 December
63°F
Typical afternoon high
30% historical wet-day frequency
Historical daily averages from 2011–2025, smoothed over two weeks. A seasonal pattern, not a forecast. This does not establish which week has the lowest prices or fewest visitors.
Daily calendar & holiday datesDecember 2026 · historical weather & dated holidays Show calendarHide calendar
December 2026 calendar
Weather shows historical patterns, not a forecast. Holidays and events use the dates shown for 2026.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168° | 267° | 367° | 467° | 567° | 667° | |
| 766° | 866° | 966° | 1065° | 1165° | 1265° | 1365° |
| 1465° | 1565° | 1665° | 1765° | 1864° | 1964° | 2064° |
| 2164° | 2264° | 2364° | 2464° | 2564° | 2663° | 2763° |
| 2863° | 2963° | 3063° | 3163° |
Afternoon high rain likely (25%+) local school holidays public holiday event
School-holiday dates for December 2026 aren't available in our data yet. A day without a school marker doesn't mean schools are open.
Afternoons cool from about 67°F (19°C) in the first week to 63°F (17°C) in the last. The chance of a wet day runs 22–30%.
Elsewhere in December 2026, the share of people living where schools are out on a typical day: France 39%, Germany 29%, Italy 35%, Spain 32%. (School holidays: OpenHolidays, ODbL.)
Crowds and cost
Visitor season
Will it be busy?
Low season. December averages 16% of August's overnight stays per day. About half November's overnight stays.
Overnight stays across Kýpros do not measure queues, day visitors or congestion at individual sights. For its size, busier than most of Europe this month.
Hotel price season
Will it be cheaper?
Well below usual. Estimated from national hotel prices and local visitor demand; no measured regional room rate is available.
Fewer overnight stays do not automatically mean cheaper rooms. Check actual quotes for your trip.
Cyprus as a whole
Below EU average
2024 restaurants and hotels price level: 89 where the EU average is 100. A relative index, not a room rate.
Year-to-year variation
How much does December vary?
Across the recorded years
In the 15 years from 2011 to 2025, the month's afternoons averaged between 60°F (16°C) and 69°F (20°C); in 11 of them they were within 3°F (1.5°C) of the typical 65°F (18°C). Rain days ranged from 3 to 13; half the years had 6–12.
Rain days in each December
Rain days
9
at least 1 mm, typical year; about 12 in a wet year
Mostly sunny days
11 of 31
cloud cover under 30%
Years with a 95°F+ day
0 of 15
no December in the last 15 years had a day at or above 95°F (35°C)
Good weather days
18 of 31
rated very good or better
See every recorded DecemberHistorical monthly averages, year by year Show detailsHide details
| Year | Afternoon high | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 64°F | 6 |
| 2012 | 65°F | 12 |
| 2013 | 61°F | 9 |
| 2014 | 66°F | 8 |
| 2015 | 64°F | 4 |
| 2016 | 60°F | 12 |
| 2017 | 67°F | 3 |
| 2018 | 64°F | 11 |
| 2019 | 65°F | 12 |
| 2020 | 66°F | 8 |
| 2021 | 64°F | 11 |
| 2022 | 68°F | 3 |
| 2023 | 69°F | 6 |
| 2024 | 65°F | 11 |
| 2025 | 65°F | 13 |
Checked against official climate averages for Larnaca Airport, Nicosia Athalassa and Paphos Airport. How we check
Compare dates
November, December
or January?
| Typical conditions | Nov | Dec | Jan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 73°F | 65°F | 62°F |
| Sea | 73°F | 68°F | 64°F |
| Rain days | 5 | 9 | 8 |
| Overnight demand | 31% | 16% | 9.7% |
November: Warmer afternoons, warmer sea and fewer rain days than December. More overnight demand. November guide →
January: Cooler afternoons and cooler sea than December. Less overnight demand. Check seasonal accommodation and activity openings. January guide →
Overnight demand measures accommodation stays, not queues. Sea temperatures are monthly coastal averages.
Compare any of the 12 monthsChoose another month and compare it with December Show comparisonHide comparison
Yellow marks the top three months on the Balanced mix. December stays as your reference.
March to November have a Weather score at least 1.0 point higher than December, but more overnight stays.
Your comparison
December or November?
Overnight stays are 31% of the busiest month.
National hotel prices and local visitor demand suggest a little below usual. No measured regional room rate is available.
Read the November guide →| Typical conditions | December | November |
|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 65°F | 73°F |
| Nights | — | — |
| Sea | 68°F | 73°F |
| Rain days | 9 | 5 |
| Visitor season | Low season | Low season |
| Overall / 10 | 7.9 | 8.7 |
| Month rank | #6 | #2 |
Every month, in detail Show detailsHide details
| Month | Overall | Rank | High | Low | Sea | Rain days | Weather | Visitor season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.8 | #10 | 62°F | — | 64°F | 8 | 5.7 | Off season |
| February | 7.9 | #7 | 63°F | — | 63°F | 6 | 6.6 | Low season |
| March | 8.5 | #3 | 68°F | — | 63°F | 5 | 8.2 | Low season |
| April | 8.7 | #1 | 76°F | — | 66°F | 2 | 9.9 | Moderate season |
| May | 8.3 | #4 | 83°F | — | 70°F | 3 | 10.0 | Busy season |
| June | 7.9 | #5 | 91°F | — | 76°F | 0 | 10.0 | Busy season |
| July | 6.7 | #11 | 97°F | — | 82°F | 0 | 8.4 | Peak season |
| August | 6.3 | #12 | 97°F | — | 83°F | 0 | 8.3 | Peak season |
| September | 7.5 | #9 | 91°F | — | 82°F | 1 | 9.9 | Peak season |
| October | 7.8 | #8 | 82°F | — | 78°F | 3 | 10.0 | Busy season |
| November | 8.7 | #2 | 73°F | — | 73°F | 5 | 9.2 | Low season |
| December | 7.9 | #6 | 65°F | — | 68°F | 9 | 6.8 | Low season |
Elsewhere in Europe
Better December weather than Cyprus
Cyprus' weather ranks 3 of 77 beach regions this month. These beach regions outside Cyprus have clearly better weather on your dates, nearest first, each compared with Cyprus.
How we knowSources, regional scope & scoring method Show detailsHide details
It's low season, 16% of the busiest month and 71% below its average month. That means about 15,000 overnight visitors on a typical December night across the region, 18% of them from Cyprus itself. Rentals booked through Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor add up to 11,000 more: 78 for every 100 counted above. Some are the same properties counted twice.
| Climate suitability (HCI:Beach, 0–100) | 69 |
| How our weather was checked | Official climate averages for Larnaca Airport, Nicosia Athalassa and Paphos Airport from the national weather service, every month: afternoon highs typically within 1°F (0.6°C), night lows off by more than 4°F (2°C), so not shown. |
| Tourist nights per 1,000 residents per day | 15 |
| Busiest month here | August · 95 |
| Visitors as share of people present | 1.5% |
| Rank among Europe's regions this month | 80th percentile |
| Domestic share of nights | 18% |
| Platform rental nights per 100 counted nights | 78 |
| Visitor share if every platform night were extra | 2.6% |
| National hotel-price season | Cyprus historical 2024–2025 index: Well below usual (−14% vs its average month). Not a local room quote. |
| Population used | 983,000 |
| Statistical region | CY00 · Kýpros |
Crowds: Eurostat nights spent at tourist accommodation, by month and NUTS 2 region, 2024–2025 average. Overnight visitors per night is the month's nights divided by its days; the per-1,000 figure is Eurostat's, against each year's population. Platform rentals: Eurostat nights booked via Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor, 2024–2025 average, shown separately because some properties are in both counts. Weather: Holiday Climate Index computed from ERA5 reanalysis with daily highs, night lows and rain days corrected from open national weather-service station records, 2011–2025, population-weighted to the region; day-by-day figures are the same data averaged by date. Heat and rain odds are counted across those years. Sunrise and sunset: NOAA solar equations, local time. Prices: Eurostat price level index and HICP, national. Full method · this region's data.