Is the weather good in Cyprus in December 2024?
For the past few decades, the average daily temperatures in Cyprus during December have been around +18°C.
In Cyprus the temperature rarely varies more than seven degrees between the different parts with the highest temperature +18°C in Larnaca to +17°C in Paphos. So you should be able to pack for similar conditions wherever you go in the country.
Temperature, wind and humidity in December
- rainiest? Paphos, with an average of 3 mm of rain and humidity of 68%;
- warmest? Larnaca, with daytime temperatures averaging +18°C;
- windiest? Larnaca, with an average of 3 m/s;
- coolest? Paphos, with daytime temperatures averaging +17°C;
How good is the weather in Cyprus in December?
How warm is it in Cyprus during December?
This is how hot it usually is in December
- Average maximum temperature for the month: +17°C;
- Average minimum temperature for the month: +12°C;
- Highest monthly temperature: +19°C;
- Lowest monthly temperature: +11°C;
Monthly temperatures:
- Warmest: July with an average +30°C during the day;
- Coldest: January with an average +16°C of the day;
- Hottest month in hottest city: July in Larnaca;
- Coldest month in coolest city: January in Paphos;
Winds in Cyprus during December
December tends to offer light winds averaging 3 m/s. However, coastal cities may experience breezes during the mornings and afternoons.
Comparison between cities in December:
- Highest average wind speed: Larnaca with 3 m/s;
- Lowest average wind speed: Paphos with 3 m/s;
- Windiest day of the month: Larnaca with 3 m/s;
- The least windy day of the month: Paphos with 2 m/s;
Humidity and precipitation in Cyprus in December
Comparison between cities in December:
- Highest average rainfall: Paphos with 86 mm;
- Lowest average rainfall: Larnaca with 56 mm;
- Most number of rainy days: Paphos with 7 rainy days;
- Least number of rainy days: Larnaca with 5 rainy days;
- Highest risk of rain during the day: Paphos with 23%;
- Least risk of rain during the day: Larnaca with 16%;
- Highest average humidity: Larnaca with 71%;
- Lowest average humidity: Paphos with 68%;
Tips for traveling to Cyprus in December
Looking for some tips for traveling to the sun, snow, or whatever you're aiming for Cyprus? Activities, weather, and clothing are closely linked. In addition, it's important to pack only what you really need so you don't have to worry about heavy packing or paying extra baggage fees.
Here is some advice on what to pack and what kind of activities you can do in the Cyprus based on the weather that December is expected to bring. The advice applies to the country as a whole – local weather and possible activities may differ somewhat.
Pack right for December
- Sunshine does give you a nice color and a boost of vitamin D. However, if you don't have a lot of skin pigment, you should sunbathe carefully to avoid burning yourself, getting sun rash and, in the worst case scenario, skin cancer. This is where sunscreens and opaque clothing work particularly well. Another safe way is to stay in the shade when the sun burns the most, roughly between 9 am and 3 pm.
- Warm - neither hot nor cool, are probably the most comfortable when you think of sunbathing. Shorts, shorter skirts or dresses, tank tops and t-shirts are the basics here. If you're going to a seaside resort, don't forget your swimwear and maybe even a snorkel, mask and flippers.
- Light winds are probably most comfortable in hot weather but is cooling in cool and cold weather. If it is hot (when the air temperature is about 30 degrees), the wind can have a warming effect. A thin, windproof jacket and long trousers help to counteract these effects.
- High humidity means that the air conducts heat to and from the skin more easily. For example, if the air is hot (above skin temperature), it will be harder to stay cool. On the other hand, if the air is cool or cold, it is more difficult to stay warm. In high humidity, the choice of clothing makes less of a difference. However, your physical activity plays a bigger role.
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Monthly weather in Cyprus
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cyprus, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.