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Fóta

Fóta is a village in Keryneia, Cyprus, 255 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 684 (1973). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now17°C
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov
Population684
Local time05:47
35.26° N, 33.22° EElevation 255 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
Postal codes9550–9551
The year in Fótaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low27° / 16°
Rain this month32mm
Sea this month25°
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov

Best: Mar–Apr · Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Fóta at a glance

Best time to visitMar–Apr · Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month35°C

Average high in July

Coolest month6°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

92 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

3 mm of rain

Warmest sea28°C

August

Weather in Fóta

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
17°C

Cloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 99%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct28°15°
Mon26 Oct27°13°
Tue27 Oct25°15°7.1 mm
Wed28 Oct24°14°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct21°11°17.1 mm
Fri30 Oct23°11°1 mm
Sat31 Oct23°11°
Sun1 Nov22°12°1.5 mm
Mon2 Nov21°12°3 mm

When to go to Fóta

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score586786898270595966788569
High15°16°19°23°28°32°35°35°32°27°22°17°
Low6°6°8°10°15°19°22°22°19°16°11°7°
Rain (mm)927848252811437325991
Wet days11965310035711
Sea17°17°17°18°21°24°27°28°27°25°22°19°

What's on in Fóta

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Fóta

All monuments

Outdoors around Fóta

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Taşkent Doğa ParkıZoos
1 km
1 eğtim yeriViewpoints
1.7 km
Ungravity ClimbingClimbing
1.8 km
Lapta Gençlik KampıCamp sites
1.9 km
Vantage point MalatyaViewpoints
3.8 km
Büyükbozdağ TepesiCamp sites
3.9 km
Öz MarineDive site
10 km
Öz MarineDive site
11 km
Dive Marine ShopDive site
12 km
North Cyprus Scuba CentreDive site
16 km

Nature around Fóta

Nature in Cyprus

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Cyprus seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Fóta

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Fóta

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.8Paphos Municipality 36 km ↙1996 · 127 km
6.6Neo Chorio 44 km ↖2022 · 116 km
6.3Paphos Municipality 9 km ↙1953 · 100 km
5.9Neo Chorio 8 km ←1995 · 89 km

Fóta from above

Postal codes

9550–9551

Getting to Fóta

Ercan International AirportECN
29 km
Larnaca International AirportLCA
57 km
Paphos International AirportPFO
91 km
Girne LimanıAnamur İskelesi · Kıbrıs'a Feribot
13 km

Places near Fóta

Places with a climate like Fóta

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Fóta?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Fóta.
What is the hottest month in Fóta?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Fóta?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Fóta?
January is the wettest month with about 92 mm of precipitation on 11 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Fóta?
The sea is warmest in August at about 28°C and coolest in February at about 17°C.
What is the postal code of Fóta?
Fóta has 2 postal codes: 9550–9551.