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Latchi harbour and the Akamas hills near Polis

Polis in December

Daytime highs average 17.2°C and nights 13.7°C. Expect about 18 sunny days and 12 rainy days, with 118 mm of rain in total. The sea averages 20°C.

Daytime high
17.2°C
Most years 15.5–18.8
Nighttime low
13.7°C
Most years 12.3–15.0
☀️ Sunny days
18.3days
Most years 12.0–23.5
🌧️ Rainy days
11.6days
Most years 5.5–17.5
Sea temperature
20.4°C
Bracing
Chance of rainUnder 3%3–12%12–25%25% or moreNumbers show the average daytime high.
Day by day
17° / 14°☀️ 18🌧️ 12🌊 20°
December daytime highs, year by year
The latest ten years averaged 17.8°C, 1.2°C warmer than the first ten.
1990Axis from 13°C to 20°C2025
December across Cyprus
Polis is the fourth 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°

Polis in December: your questions

Can I swim in Polis in December?
Yes, if you don't mind a cool start. The sea averages 20°C in December. The warmest sea is in August, at 29°C.
How hot is Polis in December?
Daytime highs average 17.2°C and nights 13.7°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 Polis in December?
Some. Polis averages 11.6 rainy days and 118 mm in December; any given day has about a 37% chance of at least 1 mm. December is one of the wetter months in Polis.
Is December a good time to visit Polis?
It depends on what you want. December in Polis has 18 sunny days but falls outside the comfortable range for beach, sightseeing and hiking.
How does Polis compare with the rest of Cyprus in December?
Polis sits in the middle: 0.3°C cooler than Limassol and 9.4°C warmer than Troodos in December.

Compare Polis in December