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Ayia Napa in December

Daytime highs average 17.4°C and nights 13.5°C. Expect about 22 sunny days and 7 rainy days, with 44 mm of rain in total. The sea averages 21°C.

Daytime high
17.4°C
Most years 15.8–18.9
Nighttime low
13.5°C
Most years 11.9–14.9
☀️ Sunny days
22.4days
Most years 17.0–27.0
🌧️ Rainy days
7.1days
Most years 2.5–11.5
Sea temperature
21.0°C
Fine for a swim
Chance of rainUnder 3%3–12%12–25%25% or moreNumbers show the average daytime high.
Day by day
17° / 13°☀️ 22🌧️ 7🌊 21°
December daytime highs, year by year
The latest ten years averaged 18.3°C, 1.5°C warmer than the first ten.
1990Axis from 13°C to 21°C2025
December across Cyprus
Ayia Napa is the second warmest of 7 places by daytime high.
  1. Limassol17.5°
  2. Ayia Napa17.4°
  3. Larnaca17.4°
  4. Polis17.2°
  5. Paphos16.9°
  6. Nicosia16.9°
  7. Troodos7.8°

Ayia Napa in December: your questions

Can I swim in Ayia Napa in December?
Yes, if you don't mind a cool start. The sea averages 21°C in December. The warmest sea is in August, at 30°C.
How hot is Ayia Napa in December?
Daytime highs average 17.4°C and nights 13.5°C. In most years the December average high falls between 16 and 19°C. Mild by day; evenings call for a layer.
Does it rain in Ayia Napa in December?
Some. Ayia Napa averages 7.1 rainy days and 44 mm in December; any given day has about a 23% chance of at least 1 mm. December is the wettest month of the year in Ayia Napa.
Is December a good time to visit Ayia Napa?
It depends on what you want. December in Ayia Napa has 22 sunny days but falls outside the comfortable range for beach, sightseeing and hiking.
How does Ayia Napa compare with the rest of Cyprus in December?
Ayia Napa sits in the middle: 0.0°C cooler than Limassol and 9.7°C warmer than Troodos in December.

Compare Ayia Napa in December