Cyprus
Cyprus in December: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Clear transition month
Cyprus in December is climatically well suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. The average daily high is around 18 °C, and the sea is about 20 °C. With about 10 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
59/100 · #10
Warmth
#10
Dryness
#12
Sun
#12
Sea warmth
#8
Published best categories: none
Cyprus · DecemberPhoto: Jules Verne Times Two · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 18 °C
- Average low
- 14 °C
- Sea
- 20 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 10 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 3 h/day
- Humidity
- 69 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 22 | 18 | 6 | 39 | 3.7 | 65 | 3.5 | 22 | 85 |
| December (selected) | 18 | 14 | 10 | 75 | 2.7 | 69 | 3.8 | 20 | 59 |
| January | 16 | 12 | 10 | 67 | 3.1 | 70 | 4.0 | 17 | 51 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (59/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | +26 | +4.3 °C | +3.6 °C | -4.1 | -36.1 mm | +1 h | -4.3 % | -0.3 m/s | +2.9 °C |
| January | -8 | -1.9 °C | -2 °C | -0.2 | -8 mm | +0.4 h | +0.9 % | +0.2 m/s | -2.1 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Cyprus in December?
The average daily high is around 18 °C, with an average daily low of about 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?
The curated estimate is about 10 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 75 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Cyprus?
By the climate score, May, June, October and November are the strongest months for Cyprus. For a beach trip: May, June, September and October. December is not among them.