Nicosia weather in December
Nicosia in December averages 14°C (58°F), 98 mm of rain and 5.7 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Nicosia, December is the third coldest, the wettest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- 14°C (58°F)
10–19°C · 49–66°F
- Rainfall
- 98 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 5.7 h
hours per day
What is Nicosia like in December?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Nicosia in December?
A light rain jacket
About 98 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 10°C (49°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Nicosia is 3.9°C cooler than November and 56 mm wetter than it, which averages 18°C (65°F).
December in Nicosia is 2°C warmer than January and 17 mm wetter than it, which averages 12°C (54°F).
Daylight in Nicosia in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 9 hours 48 minutes in Nicosia, rising about 06:47 and setting about 16:35 local time.
No month in Nicosia has less daylight than December.
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Nicosia weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / 54°F | 81 mm |
| February | 12°C / 54°F | 47 mm |
| March | 14°C / 58°F | 29 mm |
| April | 17°C / 63°F | 17 mm |
| May | 22°C / 71°F | 10 mm |
| June | 25°C / 78°F | 2 mm |
| July | 28°C / 82°F | 1 mm |
| August | 28°C / 83°F | 0 mm |
| September | 26°C / 79°F | 5 mm |
| October | 23°C / 73°F | 14 mm |
| November | 18°C / 65°F | 42 mm |
| December | 14°C / 58°F | 98 mm |
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FAQs about Nicosia in December
December climate averages for Nicosia, 1991–2020.
Nicosia averages 14°C (58°F) in December, ranging from about 10°C (49°F) at night to 19°C (66°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 98 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. December averages 14°C (58°F) against 12°C (54°F) in January — 2°C warmer.
December is 3.9°C cooler than November, and 56 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 5.7 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 48 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Nicosia.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 06:47 and sunset about 16:35 local time. Both shift across the month.
