Cyprus weather in December
Cyprus averages 18°C by day and 11°C at night in December, with the sea at 21°C and 12 days with at least 1 mm of rain. It cools by about 2°C into January.
Day
18°C
Night
11°C
Sea
21°C
Rainy days
12
Flight from London
4½h
What December feels like
December is mild but wet in Cyprus: rainy season, so pack for showers.
The sea is 21°C: refreshing, and chilly for most people after a few minutes.
It is rainy season, with rain on about 12 days.
Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Cyprus is the #36 warmest in December, and #11 of 23 within 5½ hours of the UK.
Want it warmer in December?
These are hotter than Cyprus this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
Cyprus weather by month
December is highlighted. Compare with November and January, or see the full year in Cyprus.
Cyprus in December: quick answers
Is Cyprus hot in December?
December is mild but wet in Cyprus: rainy season, so pack for showers. Average highs are 18°C and lows 11°C.
Can you swim in Cyprus in December?
The sea is 21°C: refreshing, and chilly for most people after a few minutes.
Does it rain in Cyprus in December?
It is rainy season, with rain on about 12 days.
What is the warmest month in Cyprus?
July, at an average high of 31°C. The coolest is January at 16°C.
How long is the flight to Cyprus from the UK?
About 4½h direct from London, estimated from the 3,208 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in December for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in December from 2016 to 2025 for Paphos, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
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