CY Larnaca · Winter

Visit Larnaca
in December?

Good window in December — May is a notch above.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 34.92°N 33.63°E
64°FMax temperature
30%Rainy days
9.0hSunshine / day

Larnaca weather in December

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
54°F – 64°F
🌧 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 : ████░░░░░░ 64°F
☀️ 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

In December, Larnaca sees 18°F 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 °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
⛅ January48°F61°F23%0.1in9.4h7.1/10
⛅ February48°F63°F19%0.0in10.0h7.2/10
🌤️ March52°F66°F15%0.0in11.0h7.6/10
🌤️ April57°F73°F15%0.0in12.0h8.5/10
☀️ May64°F81°F10%0.0in13.0h9.4/10
☀️ June72°F86°F6%0.0in13.9h9.2/10
☀️ July75°F93°F1%0.0in13.9h7.9/10
☀️ August75°F91°F1%0.0in12.7h8.2/10
☀️ September72°F88°F4%0.0in11.7h8.6/10
☀️ October68°F82°F9%0.0in11.0h9.2/10
🌤️ November59°F73°F17%0.0in9.3h8.0/10
🌤️ December54°F64°F30%0.1in9.0h7.1/10
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 64°F, 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 64°F max and 9.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.

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