Antalya or Paphos in December: compare the trip
Compare Antalya and Paphos in December for city sights, walkable routes and the pace of a short break.
Travel month
Average temperatures in the cities on this page, °C
Contents
Compare the weather by city
| City | Daytime | At night | Sea | Wet days | Rainfall | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antalya | 17 °C | 9 °C | 19 °C | 13.5 | 209.8 mm | 9.7 h |
| Paphos | 17 °C | 13 °C | 19 °C | 10.3 | 78.1 mm | 9.9 h |
Air: average daily highs and lows for 2015–2024. Wet day: at least 1 mm of precipitation. Sea: a monthly coastal reference.
How to choose
Antalya gives you a choice of Kaleiçi, city museums and separate coastal districts at Lara and Konyaaltı. Paphos suits a route built around the harbour, Kato Paphos Archaeological Park and the old town. In December, plan shorter walks in daylight and leave the city centre for an evening stroll.
Routes and pace
In Antalya, give Kaleiçi and your chosen beach district separate parts of the trip: Lara and Konyaaltı lie in different directions. In Paphos, pair the archaeological park by the harbour with the waterfront, then explore the old town on another walk.
Who each city suits
Antalya suits travellers looking for several urban and coastal areas. Choose Paphos for a more compact stay centred on archaeology and walks around the harbour.
Detailed city guides
Antalya in December
December in Antalya suits short Kaleiçi walks, sea views and time in a warm hotel. Build each day around one longer outing, adding a museum, café or pool. For a New Year stay, choose where you want to spend the evenings and find accommodation nearby.
Paphos in December
A December trip suits visitors who put history and a relaxed city break first. Swimming depends on your comfort with cool water and calm sea conditions.
Common questions
Should I choose Antalya or Paphos for history?
Paphos brings together mosaics and ancient monuments in the archaeological park, the harbour and the Tombs of the Kings. Antalya offers Kaleiçi and the ethnography museum; Perge needs a separate outing.
How should I divide three days in Paphos?
Spend day one in the archaeological park and harbour, day two at the Tombs of the Kings and coast, and day three in the upper town and district museum. Allow a separate journey between the upper town and harbour.
How can I make the most of a short December day?
Start with the farthest or most exposed part of the route. Use daylight for the coast, gardens and archaeological sites, then return to museums, cafés and restaurants near your accommodation. Start with Kaleiçi in Antalya or the harbour and Kato Paphos in Paphos.
Trip ideas
Three cities for a three-day December break
In December, a short break works well when built around compact city routes and places to visit on a cool or wet day. Lisbon, Málaga and Paphos offer different combinations of old districts, museums and coast.