December gives you 18.4°C days, a mild sea at 20.6°, very quiet crowds. It is about 30% cheaper per day than September.
The weather
On the coast, December averages 18.4°C by day and 9.3°C overnight. Inland runs hotter in summer and colder in winter; the Troodos, at 1,360 m, is a different climate again.
Full climate normals, station by station → · live forecast →
The sea
The sea averages 20.6°C in December. Comfortable once you are in and moving. Fine for a proper swim.
How busy
Cyprus receives about 106,103 visitors in an average December — 21% of what July takes. The island to yourself, and priced accordingly.
What it costs
Visitors spend an average of €60.93 per person per day in December. The cheapest month is January at €57, the dearest September at €87.
Where to go when the coast is quiet
Panagia Asinou Church - Nikitari Nicosia
Panagia Odigitria Church - KoukliaPaphos
Machairas Monastery (Panagia Machaira)Nicosia
Kykkos MonasteryNicosia
Agios Ioannis Lampadistis Monastery - KalopanayiotisNicosia
Kouklia VillagePaphosReady-made itineraries → · All beaches → · All attractions →