Paphos in December: weather, rain (38%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Paphos weather in December

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

11°C – 18°C

🌧 Rainy days

38% of days

☀️ Sunshine

9.1h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.0/10

📅 📅 Best month

June (9.9/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Paphos 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 : ████░░░░░░ 38%

🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 18°C

☀️ Sunshine : ██████░░░░ 9.1h/d

Our take: December in Paphos is mild and manageable—think sweaters rather than heavy coats. You'll get decent sunshine at just over 9 hours daily, though rain hits about 38% of days, so pack layers and a light jacket. It's perfect for travelers who prefer cooler weather and don't mind occasional showers while exploring ancient ruins without summer crowds.

By trip type

Paphos in December by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season

Local context

What to expect in December

🎯 Quiet season in the vineyards — intimate tastings and reduced prices In December, Paphos sees 18°C during the day with 9.1h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 38% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (9.9/10) is significantly better if possible.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
🌦️ January	9°C	16°C	42%	3.8	9.6h	6.7/10
⛅ February	9°C	16°C	27%	1.8	10.0h	7.1/10
🌤️ March	11°C	18°C	28%	1.9	11.1h	7.2/10
🌤️ April	13°C	21°C	18%	0.9	12.0h	8.0/10
🌤️ May	17°C	24°C	15%	0.6	13.1h	8.8/10
☀️ June	20°C	28°C	5%	0.2	14.0h	9.9/10
☀️ July	24°C	31°C	1%	0.0	14.0h	9.1/10
☀️ August	24°C	30°C	2%	0.1	12.5h	9.1/10
☀️ September	22°C	29°C	5%	0.1	11.9h	9.2/10
☀️ October	18°C	26°C	12%	0.7	10.9h	8.8/10
🌤️ November	14°C	22°C	20%	1.9	9.4h	7.8/10
🌤️ December	11°C	18°C	38%	3.9	9.1h	7.0/10

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, Paphos averages 18°C, 38% rainy days and 9.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10. See methodology →

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