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

Month summary

Paphos weather in December

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

52°F – 64°F

🌧 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 : ████░░░░░░ 64°F

☀️ 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

In December, Paphos sees 18°F 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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Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
🌦️ January	48°F	61°F	42%	0.1in	9.6h	6.7/10
⛅ February	48°F	61°F	27%	0.1in	10.0h	7.1/10
🌤️ March	52°F	64°F	28%	0.1in	11.1h	7.2/10
🌤️ April	55°F	70°F	18%	0.0in	12.0h	8.0/10
🌤️ May	63°F	75°F	15%	0.0in	13.1h	8.8/10
☀️ June	68°F	82°F	5%	0.0in	14.0h	9.9/10
☀️ July	75°F	88°F	1%	0.0in	14.0h	9.1/10
☀️ August	75°F	86°F	2%	0.0in	12.5h	9.1/10
☀️ September	72°F	84°F	5%	0.0in	11.9h	9.2/10
☀️ October	64°F	79°F	12%	0.0in	10.9h	8.8/10
🌤️ November	57°F	72°F	20%	0.1in	9.4h	7.8/10
🌤️ December	52°F	64°F	38%	0.2in	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 64°F, 38% rainy days and 9.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10. See methodology →

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