Famagusta
City in Cyprus
Famagusta is a city in Cyprus with a population of 40,920 in 2011. Visitors are drawn to the area by its notable locations including Salamis, Othello Castle, and the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque.
What to see
The city features several historical locations to explore. Visitors can see the ancient site of Salamis as well as Othello Castle and the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque.
When to go
Average temperatures range from 14 °C in January and February to 28 °C in August. Rainfall varies throughout the year, with the highest amounts in December at 85 mm over 12 days and January at 82 mm over 12 days, while summer months from June to August experience little to no rain.
Getting there
Famagusta is located 54 km from Nicosia. The nearest airport is Larnaca International Airport in Larnaca, situated 40 km away.
Top sights in Famagusta
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 28 °C. The wettest is December, with about 85 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 16 |
| Rainfall, mm | 82 | 61 | 30 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 47 | 85 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Famagusta (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Monastery of Saint Barnabas