Cyprus
Cyprus in December
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Cyprus in December — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Cyprus in December?
- Larnaca is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 18°C (65°F) in December; Agrós is the coolest at 11°C (52°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Cyprus in December?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Limassol (20°C (67°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
18°
Larnaca
Coolest
11°
Agrós
Driest
70 mm
Nicosia
Warmest sea
20°
Limassol
December in Cyprus ranges from 11°C (52°F) in Agrós to 18°C (65°F) in Larnaca — a spread of 7 degrees across the country. On average it is 4.5 °C (8 °F) cooler than November. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Nicosia, Larnaca, and Famagusta.
Best places in Cyprus in December
64 
Nicosia
Nicosia · Cyprus
18° / 8° 70 mm Dec
69
Larnaca
Larnaka · Cyprus
18° / 9° 88 mm Dec
67
Famagusta
Ammochostos · Cyprus
18° / 9° 110 mm Dec
61
Paphos
Pafos · Cyprus
18° / 9° 98 mm Dec
63
Limassol
Limassol · Cyprus
18° / 9° 103 mm Dec
62
Kyrenia
Keryneia · Cyprus
18° / 9° 77 mm Dec
66
Protaras
Ammochostos · Cyprus
18° / 9° 120 mm Dec
66
Paralímni
Ammochostos · Cyprus
18° / 8° 116 mm Dec
Weather in December by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larnaca | 18° | 9° | 88 mm | 19° | 69 |
| Famagusta | 18° | 9° | 110 mm | — | 67 |
| Ayia Napa | 18° | 9° | 122 mm | — | 66 |
| Protaras | 18° | 9° | 120 mm | 19° | 66 |
| Paralímni | 18° | 8° | 116 mm | — | 66 |
| Nicosia | 18° | 8° | 70 mm | — | 64 |
| Limassol | 18° | 9° | 103 mm | 20° | 63 |
| Kyrenia | 18° | 9° | 77 mm | 19° | 62 |
| Paphos | 18° | 9° | 98 mm | 19° | 61 |
| Pano Lefkara | 17° | 7° | 112 mm | — | 59 |
| Pomos | 17° | 9° | 107 mm | — | 58 |
| Pissoúri | 17° | 8° | 103 mm | 20° | 57 |
| Peyia | 16° | 8° | 101 mm | 19° | 55 |
| Kakopetriá | 13° | 5° | 166 mm | — | 40 |
| Pano Panagia | 12° | 3° | 128 mm | — | 36 |
| Agrós | 11° | 3° | 165 mm | — | 34 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Cyprus in December?
Average daytime highs range from 11° in Agrós to 18° in Larnaca.
Can you swim in Cyprus in December?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Limassol at about 20°.