Haydar Pasha Mosque

Church Ottoman-era mosque in Nicosia with historic architecture

In Nicosia’s old quarter, the Haydar Pasha Mosque represents Ottoman-era architecture; visitors study its features while exploring the walled city’s streets and nearby monuments.

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Haydar Pasha Mosque
Haydar Pasha Mosque (Selimiye/Yenişehir area), Nicosia, Cyprus
35.1775, 33.3661

How to Get to Haydar Pasha Mosque #

Haydar Pasha Mosque is located within Nicosia (Lefkoşa) - the walled old city is compact and walkable from major central points such as the Ledra Street crossing. Local buses and taxis serve the city; the Green Line and checkpoints complicate movement between north and south parts of the city, so check crossing points in advance.

Tips for Visiting Haydar Pasha Mosque #

  • The mosque lies in the walled section of Nicosia - combine with a walk around the Old City and the Green Line memorials.
  • Respect local customs when entering religious sites; modest dress is recommended.

Best Time to Visit Haydar Pasha Mosque #

Spring and autumn are most comfortable for exploring the Old City; summers can be very hot.

Spring/Autumn
April-June & September-October · 15-28°C
Pleasant walking weather for exploring Nicosia and its layered streets.

Weather & Climate near Haydar Pasha Mosque #

Climate

Haydar Pasha Mosque's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 6°C to 37°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 60 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneOctoberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
43°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 23°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
13.0h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.

89 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 28°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.9h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
19° 33°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
14.4h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 29°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and clear sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
22° 36°
46%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
14.1h daylight

August

August is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and clear sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
23° 37°
50%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
13.3h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
20° 34°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 30°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
11.2h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 23°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 66 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

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