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Larnaca

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Larnaca month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Larnaca are typically March, April and November, with average daytime highs around 20–24°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 34°C), January the coldest (average low 9°C), and December the wettest (about 53 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January16.18.8448.3
February16.88.9378.7
March19.610.72310.3
April23.613.92211.4
May27.617.91612.6
June30.921.6513.7
July33.924.8113.8
August33.524.5112.7
September31.422.4511.6
October28.019.11210.6
November22.914.9248.9
December18.110.9537.9

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1200

    New cultural elements appearing between 1200 BC and 1000 BC, including pottery, new architectural forms.

  2. Documented history · 1000

    Around 1000 BC, Kition was rebuilt by Phoenicians and it subsequently became a center of Phoenician culture.

  3. Documented history · 1571

    The commercial port was located at Skala, during the Ottoman Period starting in 1571.

  4. New cultural elements appear (1200 BC–1000 BC)

    Pottery and architectural changes indicate Achaean arrival in Kition (Larnaca).

  5. Phoenician rebuilding of Kition (c. 1000 BC)

    Kition (modern Larnaca) becomes a Phoenician cultural centre.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Anna Vissi

    Wikidata records Larnaca as this person's place of birth. Greek Cypriot singer.

  • Zeno of Citium (c. 334

    c. 262 BC), Stoic philosopher

  • Apollonios of Kition (1st century BC)

    physician

  • Ebubekir Pasha (1670

    1757/1758), Governor of Larnaca and philanthropist

  • Demetrios Pieridis (1811–1895)

    founder of the Pieridis Museum

Historical figures

  • Garo Yepremian

    Wikidata records Larnaca as this historical figure's place of birth. American football player (1944-2015).

Local business and employers

  • Helios Airways

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Larnaca. Former Cypriot airline.

  • Cyprus Airways

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Larnaca. Cypriot airline founded in 2016.

  • Tus Airways

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Larnaca. Cypriot airline.

  • Eurocypria Airlines

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Larnaca. Former Cypriot charter airline.

  • Nexters

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Larnaca. Cypriotic mobile game developer.

Newspapers and local media

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01 · Overview

Larnaca, in brief

Larnaca is a town on the southeast coast of Cyprus. It is the capital of the Larnaca District and the third largest city in the country after Nicosia and Limassol.

Larnaca Serves as a Regional Transport Hub

With a municipal population of about 72,000 and a district population of 155,000 in 2021, Larnaca anchors a diversified economy that revolves around its strategic transport infrastructure. The city lends its name to the nation’s primary airport, Larnaca International Airport, which lies in the neighbouring village of Dromolaxia. The airport handles the bulk of international passenger traffic to Cyprus, supporting a robust tourism sector and generating employment in hospitality, retail, and logistics. Adjacent to the airport, a modern seaport processes cargo shipments and accommodates cruise vessels, linking the island to Mediterranean trade routes.

Tourism accounts for a substantial share of local revenue. Visitors are drawn to the city’s sandy beaches, the palm‑lined Finikoudes promenade, and historic attractions such as the Church of Saint Lazarus, Larnaca Castle, and the Kamares Aqueduct. The influx of tourists fuels a network of hotels, restaurants, and service‑oriented businesses, many of which employ multilingual staff fluent in Greek (el‑CY), Turkish (tr‑CY), and English (en). The presence of the Larnaca District Archaeological Museum and the Pierides Museum further enriches cultural tourism.

The marina and nearby Salt Lake add niche economic activities. The lake, which fills in winter and attracts flamingoes, supports limited ecotourism and seasonal artisanal salt collection, although the salt is now considered unsuitable for consumption. The marina caters to recreational sailing and small‑scale fishing, contributing modestly to local income.

Financial transactions are conducted in the euro (EUR), reflecting Cyprus’s membership in the Eurozone. The city operates in the Asia/Nicosia time zone and benefits from its coastal location at latitude 34.9221 N and longitude 33.62794 E, which offers a hot semi‑arid climate conducive to year‑round tourism.

  • Key sectors: air transport, maritime trade, hospitality, cultural heritage.
  • Major employers: airport authority, port authority, hotel chains, museum staff.
  • Languages in commerce: Greek, Turkish, English.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Larnaca

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01 · Q&A

Where is Larnaca located and what are its coordinates?

Larnaca is situated in Cyprus at geographic coordinates 34.9221, 33.6279 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Larnaca?

Larnaca has a recorded population of approximately 72,000 and observes the Asia/Nicosia time zone (EUR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Larnaca?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Larnaca include el-CY, tr-CY, en, and the circulating currency is EUR.

04 · Q&A

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