Paphos in December: weather, sea temperatures and travel tips
Is December a good time to visit?
December in Paphos suits a city break with the museum and a wet-weather plan: the daytime average is +18 °C. The sea and air may feel cool for a beach holiday.
Weather in December
Early December has warmer average air and water than late December. Choose early month for warmer weather or late month for cooler walks. Check the forecast closer to your trip.
- Water
- +20 °C
- Daytime air
- +18 °C
- Night-time air
- +14 °C
Early, mid or late December?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 December | +19 °C | +15 °C | +21 °C |
| 11–20 December | +18 °C | +14 °C | +20 °C |
| 21–31 December | +17 °C | +13 °C | +19 °C |
Days with precipitation in December
Share of days with precipitation in the weather archive.
Water in December
WorldWeatherAI seasonal data gives an average sea temperature of +21 °C in early December and +19 °C late in the month. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Paphos.
Rainfall in December
In December, the average is 13 days with precipitation. In 2019–2025, the number ranged from 8 to 17 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
November, December or January: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | +22 °C | +17 °C | +23 °C |
| December | +18 °C | +14 °C | +20 °C |
| January | +16 °C | +12 °C | +18 °C |
November offers warmer weather for walks than December. December offers warmer weather for walks than January.
The annual charts for Paphos compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at December, see the December charts and archive by year.
Things to do in December
- If you prefer warmer water for swimming, replace a beach day with a seaside walk by sandy Alykes Beach.
- Keep the archaeological park by the harbour for a dry day. Here you can see Roman villas with mosaics, the Odeon and ruins.
- Walk along Kato Paphos harbour to its western edge to see the castle from the promenade.
- For a rainy day, visit the archaeological museum to see finds from the Neolithic period to the Middle Ages, along with sculptures and pottery.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2019–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2019–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.