Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Paphos, Cyprus in December
Weather score35Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 106mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
106mm
Sun
5.1h
Sea
20°C
Weather score
35
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 106mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 20°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Paphos, Cyprus with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December17°C average high
December is on the cooler side of Paphos' year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December106mm average rain
December is one of Paphos' wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsApril to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December5.1 hours average sun
December is one of Paphos' cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December20°C average sea
December is below Paphos' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 27°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December35 weather score
December is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
