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Larnaca in December
what's the weather like?

Larnaca in December: solid, though May remains peak.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 34.92°N 33.63°E
18°CMax temperature
30%Rainy days
9.0hSunshine / day

Larnaca weather in December

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
12°C – 18°C
🌧 Rainy days
30% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (9.4/10)

Should you visit Larnaca in December?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.

❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.

🌧 Rain : ███░░░░░░░ 30%
🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 18°C
☀️ Sunshine : ██████░░░░ 9.0h/d

Our take: December in Larnaca offers pleasantly mild weather perfect for travelers avoiding northern winters—expect 12–18°C days with gentle sunshine and minimal rain. You'll enjoy long beach walks and outdoor exploration, though swimming is bracing at 20°C. This shoulder season suits anyone seeking relaxation over guaranteed sunshine, with fewer crowds and lower prices.

Larnaca in December by trip type

What to expect in December

🎯 Quiet uncrowded beaches — ideal for coastal walks In December, Larnaca sees 18°C during the day with 9.0h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 30% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (9.4/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Larnaca

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
⛅ January9°C16°C23%1.59.4h7.1/10
⛅ February9°C17°C19%1.210.0h7.2/10
🌤️ March11°C19°C15%0.711.0h7.6/10
🌤️ April14°C23°C15%0.712.0h8.5/10
☀️ May18°C27°C10%0.513.0h9.4/10
☀️ June22°C30°C6%0.213.9h9.2/10
☀️ July24°C34°C1%0.013.9h7.9/10
☀️ August24°C33°C1%0.012.7h8.2/10
☀️ September22°C31°C4%0.111.7h8.6/10
☀️ October20°C28°C9%0.511.0h9.2/10
🌤️ November15°C23°C17%0.79.3h8.0/10
🌤️ December12°C18°C30%1.89.0h7.1/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Larnaca averages 18°C, 30% rainy days and 9.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10. See methodology →

December vs May (best month)

The best month is May (score 9.4/10). Difference:

FAQ — Larnaca in December

Is December a good time to visit Larnaca?
December is an acceptable time for Larnaca (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider May (9.4/10) if possible.
What to do in Larnaca in December?
With 18°C max and 9.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.

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