A weak low-pressure system is affecting Cyprus, bringing a gradual shift towards more autumnal conditions, with showers, isolated thunderstorms and a noticeable drop in temperatures expected over the coming days.
Tuesday
The day will start mostly fine, but increasing cloud cover later is expected to bring isolated showers and a possible brief thunderstorm, mainly in:
- Mountainous areas
- Inland districts
- South-eastern parts of the island
Winds will initially be north-westerly to northerly at 3 Beaufort, later turning south-westerly to north-westerly at 3 to 4 Beaufort, reaching 4 to 5 Beaufort at times in south-western coastal areas during the afternoon.
The sea will be calm to slightly rough.
Temperatures will reach:
- 26°C inland
- 26°C on southern and eastern coasts
- 25°C on other coastal areas
- 17°C in the higher mountains
Tonight
Periods of increased high cloud are expected.
Temperatures will fall to:
- 13°C inland
- 16°C on the coast
- 9°C in the higher mountains
Unsettled conditions midweek
On Wednesday, local showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected.
On Thursday, increased cloud is likely to produce further isolated showers or thunderstorms.
Wetter Friday ahead
Conditions are forecast to deteriorate further on Friday, with mainly cloudy skies, local showers and isolated thunderstorms across parts of the island.
Temperatures heading below average
Temperatures are expected to fall gradually throughout the week, eventually dropping below the seasonal average for the time of year.
