Larnaca (Ayia Napa) weather in December

December in Larnaca: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Larnaca🇨🇾 Cyprus · Greece & Cyprus · Beach75
  1. 73Jan
  2. 77Feb
  3. 81Mar
  4. 86Apr
  5. 91May
  6. 94Jun
  7. 92Jul
  8. 91Aug
  9. 95Sep
  10. 96Oct
  11. 85Nov
  12. 75Dec

#11 of 12 months in Larnaca · #599 of 1413 destinations to visit in December · comfort 75/100 (tier B)

Days
20°C
Nights
10°C
Wet days
8
Sun
8 h
Humidity
75%
Daylight
10 h
Larnaca, Cyprus
Photo: Elyas · Pexels

Traveller notes on Larnaca in December

Forum posters cite typical December daytime temperatures in Larnaca around 18-20C, dropping enough after dark that warm clothing becomes necessary, with darkness setting in by around 4:30pm. Posters are direct that the sea (around 17C) and unheated hotel pools are both too cold for comfortable December swimming. Posters discussing Cyprus's wider winter pattern note the Troodos mountains inland can see real snow some years - a genuinely different climate from Larnaca's own mild coastal setting - with conditions varying considerably year to year: one recent winter was wet, chilly and snowy in the mountains, the following one ran warm and sunny for most of the season. Posters generally rate December as cool, sometimes chilly after dark but nothing shuts down for winter in Larnaca, a hotel with reliable heating the main comfort factor to check for.
Tripadvisor community · December · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

Other months in Larnaca

Forum posters describe early June as high-20s to low-30sC by day, genuinely hot but noticeably more moderate than the peak of July-August, with rain called rare this time of year. Posters note it doesn't get properly hot until later in the month, so early June draws visitors specifically wanting summer beach weather without the most intense heat or the biggest crowds. Wind is a recurring practical detail: mornings tend to be calm, but a stronger onshore breeze typically picks up by early afternoon and continues into evening, worth factoring into beach or boat-trip plans for later in the day.
Tripadvisor community · June · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Larnaca climate normals — December

Daytime high20°C / 68°F😎 nice
Nighttime low10°C / 51°F
Feels like (high)19°C / 66°F
Sea temperature20°C / 68°F🌊 fresh
Rainfall48 mm / 1.9 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days8 days
Humidity75%💦 very humid
Dew point10°C / 50°F
Sunshine8 h/day
Daylight9.8 h
Wind17 km/h / 10 mph
Air quality (US AQI)44🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Larnaca in December

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

Quietschool holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)

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Best months for Larnaca's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Toughest weatherLarnaca's best weather comes in June, September and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.

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What's on in Larnaca in December

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Nature

    Flamingos on the salt lake

    15 Nov – 31 Mar · usuallyBirdlife season

    Several thousand flamingos winter on the salt lake behind the airport, a ten-minute walk from the Hala Sultan Tekke. By late spring the water has gone and the lake is a white crust until the rains.

  • Season

    Winter low season

    15 Nov – 15 MarOff-season shutdown

    The Finikoudes seafront empties, room rates fall by half and the sea is too cold for most people. Walkers and cyclists get the Troodos foothills and the coast path to themselves.

What's on around the world in December →

Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of Larnaca — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

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Larnaca in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Larnaca?
December in Larnaca: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Larnaca on SeasonMap's comfort score (75/100).
What is the weather like in Larnaca in December?
In December, Larnaca averages a daily high of 19.8°C and a low of 10.4°C, with about 47.7 mm of rain over roughly 8.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Larnaca in December?
Larnaca has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in December.

Within 300 km: Damascus' Christmas in Bab Touma around 20 Dec – 1 Jan, and Limassol's Winter season around 15 Nov – 31 Mar.