North Nicosia
City in Cyprus
North Nicosia is a city in Cyprus with a population of 61,378 as of 2011. It is located 2 kilometers from Nicosia. Visitors travel here to see historic landmarks such as Büyük Han and Sarayönü Square.
What to see
The city features several historical points of interest. Visitors can explore the architecture of the Büyük Han or walk through Sarayönü Square. Other sites of interest within the city include the Arab Ahmet Mosque and the Kyrenia Gate.
When to go
The climate in North Nicosia features hot, dry summers and cooler, wetter winters. From June through September, daily highs range from 32 °C to 36 °C with minimal rainfall. These months are dry, though July and August are the hottest. For milder temperatures, April and May offer highs between 23 °C and 29 °C with low precipitation. November through March are the cooler months, with temperatures dropping to lows of 7 °C to 8 °C in the middle of winter. Rainfall is highest during December and January, with 12 to 13 rainy days each month.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Ercan International Airport, located 14 kilometers from North Nicosia in Tymbou (Kirklar).
Top sights in North Nicosia
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 36 °C. The wettest is January, with about 74 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 15 | 15 | 18 | 23 | 29 | 33 | 36 | 36 | 33 | 27 | 21 | 16 |
| Average low, °C | 7 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 12 | 9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 74 | 60 | 36 | 21 | 26 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 24 | 46 | 73 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for North Nicosia (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Arab Ahmet Mosque
- Kyrenia Gate