What's The Weather Like in Paphos in December?
December is an excellent month to visit Paphos in Cyprus when the temperatures are still mild enough to explore the ancient city's attractions. And with an average of five hours of daily sunshine, you'll still be able to catch some rays on the beach.
How Hot Is Paphos In December?
The daytime high-temperature average is 19°C, which drops to a cooler 10°C at night.
What's Paphos Like At Christmas?
Paphos Christmas weather is mild compared with the UK and northern Europe at the same time of year, making it an enjoyable place to spend the festive season.
On Christmas Day in 2018, the average temperature was 17°C and cloudy. The previous two years were a cooler 12°C and sunny, rising to 18°C in the hottest part of the day.
How Wet Is Paphos At Christmas?
December is, on average, the wettest month of the year, with a mean precipitation total of 94mm, spread over 12 wet days.
Depending on the position of the jet stream and rain-bearing depressions, the amount of rain varies considerably from one December to the next.
How Humid Is Paphos In December?
The relative humidity is quite high during December, averaging 74%.
How Warm Is The Sea In Paphos In December?
The average sea temperature falls to 19°C in December, which is rather cool for swimming. But you'll still see plenty of brave people having a refreshing dip.
Hotels for Paphos in December
Aura Holiday Villas
Paphos boasts plenty of excellent accommodation options, including some luxurious options and a reasonable number of good budget options too. The Aura Holiday Villas at 21, Mylouthkia street, Kissonerga, offer high quality accommodation which is especially geared towards families and children.
Aliathon Holiday Village
Those after an all-inclusive stay can try out the Aliathon Holiday Village at Poseidonos Avenue, Paphos 8063.
Crystallo Apartments and Royal Seacrest
Good budget options include the Crystallo Apartments at Ikarou 2, 8103, which is a 5-minute walk from the centre of Kato Paphos, and self-catering options are numerous and include Royal Seacrest, which is 500 metres from the Tomb of the Kings road.
Beaches for December for Paphos
Aphrodite's Rock
The weather is often unreliable during December but a beach trip can still prove attractive and pleasant during a fine spell. Aphrodite's Rock is well worth checking out and boasts some sandy and pebble beaches surrounding the rock.
Coral Bay
Coral Bay is a good resort for water sports, including surfing, and is accessible, so it is good for a short trip on a fine day.
Restaurants and Bars for Paphos in December
Ficardo Restaurant
Paphos boasts a large range of good restaurants. Those on a romantic trip or who fancy a special occasion meal can consider the Ficardo Restaurant at Poseidnos Avenue 50, which serves a variety of good international food.
Medieval Castle of Paphos
Those who would like to try out some theatre for evening entertainment (as the clubbing scene tends not to be as strong in winter as in the summer half-year) can try and see some performances at the main medieval square outside the Medieval Castle of Paphos.
Things to do in Paphos in December
Panagia Chrysopolitissa Church
Paphos boasts a large assortment of historical sites of interest which are well worth paying a visit. The Panagia Chrysopolitissa Church at Kato Paphos, which is open daily, features numerous ruins and also houses St. Paul's Pillar. St. Paul attempted to convert the ruler at the time to Christianity, and succeeded, but not before being punished with 40 lashes while tied to this lump of stone.
Chysopolitissa Monastery
Close by, just off the E0703 to the south of Mamountali, lies the Chysopolitissa Monastery which was established in 1152 and dedicated to "Our Lady of the Golden Pomegranate" and features numerous old treasures. The monastery also hosts a winery which is one of the best-regarded in Cyprus.
Royal Manor of Kouklia
The Royal Manor of Kouklia, to the south-west of Kouklia Village, houses the Aphrodite's Temple which contains a museum with many displays of excavations. It was regularly used as a sanctuary until the 3rd or 4th century.
Kolios Winery
Paphos also boasts some excellent wineries. The Kolios Winery at Statos-Ayios, Fotios provides a special lunch and a tour of the winery, and this winery typically produces over 400,000 bottles of wine per year.
Paphas Wine Tours Day Tours
Paphos Wine Tours Day Tours offer day tours of the Paphos area which are wine-themed and offer opportunities to choose from samples of various wines. The Evening Village Taverna tour features a local meze menu and drinks and music and dancing, though it requires a group with a minimum of 4 people.
Dates for the diary
Christmas
The main December event in Cyprus is Christmas Day, which features church services on Christmas Eve as well as Christmas Day and locally-sourced feasts, including kourabiedes (almond-flavoured cookies) and melomakarona (honey-flavoured semolina balls). There are usually Christmas-themed concerts on show during the fortnight prior to Christmas, and New Year's Eve usually features spectacular celebrations towards midnight including traditional New Year fireworks displays.
