Palace of Lausus Palace
Late-antique palace in ancient Constantinople
Palace of Lausus at a Glance#
How to Get to Palace of Lausus#
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The site of the Palace of Lausus is in Istanbul’s historic peninsula near the Hagia Sophia and the Sultanahmet area. The easiest public-transit access is the T1 tram line (the Sultanahmet/Eminönü stops), from which the historic quarter and the palace area are a short walk.
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Sultanahmet is a compact tourist area so once you leave the tram stop you can reach the nearby monuments on foot.
Best Time to Visit Palace of Lausus#
Visit in spring or autumn to avoid Istanbul's summer heat and the largest crowds when exploring historic palace sites and nearby landmarks.
Weather & Climate near Palace of Lausus#
Palace of Lausus's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 3°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (696 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 4° - 9° | 4° | 92 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| February | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 4° | 64 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 6° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 8° - 17° | 13° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.6 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.2h |
| May | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 35 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.4 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Ideal | 17° - 26° | 21° | 29 mm | some cloud | 69% | 2.5 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.0h |
| July | Ideal | 19° - 28° | 24° | 24 mm | mostly sunny | 66% | 2.8 m/s | 2.0 very high | 14.7h |
| August | Ideal | 19° - 28° | 24° | 32 mm | mostly sunny | 66% | 2.9 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Excellent | 16° - 25° | 20° | 40 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 2.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 12° - 20° | 16° | 73 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Acceptable | 8° - 15° | 12° | 88 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| December | Acceptable | 6° - 11° | 6° | 110 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |