How is Cyprus in December?

Temperatures in December are cool and comfortable, though you might experience some rain. Christmas is a festive time, though less significant than Easter in the Orthodox church. For Christmas Day and Boxing Day, Cypriots go home to visit family, eat traditional foods and attend church.



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