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Ayia Napa vs Paphosin December

Ayia Napa and Paphos have similar average daytime temperatures in December, at 17.4°C and 16.9°C. Paphos averages 4.5 more rainy days that month. Ayia Napa averages 4.1 more sunny days.

Sea caves and clear water at Ayia NapaPaphos harbour with its medieval fort and fishing boats
December averages
Ayia NapaPaphos
Daytime high
Ayia Napa: 17.4°C
Paphos: 16.9°C
Nighttime low
Ayia Napa: 13.5°C
Paphos: 13.2°C
Sunny days
Ayia Napa: 22.4
Paphos: 18.3
Rainy days
Ayia Napa: 7.1
Paphos: 11.6
Precipitation
Ayia Napa: 43.7 mm
Paphos: 118.4 mm
In most years
The middle 80% of December daytime highs.

Ayia Napa in December15.8–18.9°C

Paphos in December15.3–18.6°C

Ayia Napa or Paphos in December?

Is Ayia Napa or Paphos warmer in December?
Ayia Napa, by 0.5°C. Daytime highs average 17.4°C in Ayia Napa and 16.9°C in Paphos; nights average 13.5°C and 13.2°C. Pick Paphos if you want to avoid the heat.
Does it rain more in Ayia Napa or Paphos in December?
Paphos, with 4.5 more rainy days: 7.1 in Ayia Napa against 11.6 in Paphos. Ayia Napa gets 44 mm and Paphos 118 mm in a typical December.
Which is sunnier in December, Ayia Napa or Paphos?
Ayia Napa, with 4.1 more sunny days: 22.4 in Ayia Napa against 18.3 in Paphos.
Where is the sea warmer in December, Ayia Napa or Paphos?
The sea is about the same in both: 21.0°C off Ayia Napa and 20.7°C off Paphos.