Salamis
Salamis is an ancient city, historical country, polis, and city-kingdom of Cyprus located in the Famagusta District. Dating back to the 11th century BC, it is one of the most looked-up sights in Cyprus.
Planning a visit
The warmest months for a visit are July and August, with daily highs reaching 30 °C and virtually no rain. January and December are the coolest and wettest months, with daily highs of 15 °C to 17 °C and about 81 mm to 83 mm of rain across about 12 days.
Salamis is located 36 km from Ercan International Airport in Tymbou (Kirklar) and 49 km from the capital, Nicosia. Nearby sights include Othello Castle at 7.3 km, Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque at 7.6 km, Church of Saint Lazarus, Larnaca at 38.7 km, Hala Sultan Tekke at 42.4 km, and Büyük Han at 48.9 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is December, with about 83 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 15 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 17 |
| Average low, °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 14 |
| Rainfall, mm | 81 | 62 | 31 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 47 | 83 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
