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Galata

Galata is a village in Nicosia, Cyprus, 609 m above sea level. It has a population of about 581 (2011). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now18°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population581
Local time18:41
35.00° N, 32.90° EElevation 609 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
Postal code2827
The year in Galataweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec87October
October: high / low26° / 13°
Rain this month34mm
Best timeApr–May · Oct

Best: Apr–May · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Galata at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month35°C

Average high in July

Coolest month3°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

134 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

4 mm of rain

Monuments nearby10+

8 of them World Heritage

Weather in Galata

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Clear · wind 0 km/h · humidity 80%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct24°15°
Fri23 Oct25°15°
Sat24 Oct24°14°
Sun25 Oct23°12°
Mon26 Oct23°13°
Tue27 Oct24°14°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct19°12°2 mm
Thu29 Oct19°10°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct17°11°2 mm
Sat31 Oct18°11°1 mm

When to go to Galata

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score395076909073596172878551
High12°13°16°21°26°31°35°34°31°26°19°14°
Low3°3°5°9°13°17°20°20°17°13°8°5°
Rain (mm)134112733428126483485132
Wet days12964310025711

What's on in Galata

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

Monuments and museums in Galata

All monuments

Outdoors around Galata

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
Adventure Mountain ParkCamp sites
2.1 km
View of abandoned asbestos quarryViewpoints · 1,405 m
2.5 km
Mouflon EnclosureZoos
3.4 km
View of LimassolViewpoints · 1,275 m
3.6 km
Troodos Camping SiteCamp sites
4.9 km

Nature around Galata

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 Galata

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Galata

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.8Paphos Municipality 36 km ↙1996 · 86 km
6.6Neo Chorio 44 km ↖2022 · 91 km
6.3Paphos Municipality 9 km ↙1953 · 59 km
5.9Neo Chorio 8 km ←1995 · 57 km

Galata from above

Postal code

2827

Getting to Galata

Paphos International AirportPFO
49 km
Ercan International AirportECN
58 km
Larnaca International AirportLCA
68 km

Places near Galata

Places with a climate like Galata

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Galata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Galata.
What is the hottest month in Galata?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Galata?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Galata?
January is the wettest month with about 134 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.
What is the postal code of Galata?
The postal code of Galata is 2827.