A relatively cool air mass affecting Cyprus is expected to gradually weaken from Tuesday, while temperatures will rise steadily over the coming days.
A weak high-pressure system is currently affecting the region.
Today will be mostly clear, although periods of increased high cloud are expected. Winds will blow mainly from the northeast to southeast at 3 to 4 Beaufort, strengthening temporarily along the coast to 4 to 5 Beaufort.
The sea will be slight to moderate early in the day, gradually becoming slight by the afternoon.
Temperatures are expected to reach:
- 17°C inland
- 20°C along the coast
- 10°C in the higher mountains
Chilly night ahead
Tonight will remain mostly clear and relatively cold, although areas of low cloud are expected along coastal areas, particularly in western and northern districts.
Winds will weaken and become downslope winds at around 3 Beaufort, while the sea will be calm to slight.
Temperatures will fall to:
- 6°C inland
- 12°C on the west coast
- 10°C on other coastal areas
- 2°C in the higher mountains, where local frost is expected
Midweek outlook
On Tuesday, conditions will be partly cloudy, becoming locally cloudy at times. An isolated shower cannot be ruled out in mountainous areas after midday, while rain is also possible later in the evening, mainly in northern, eastern and some inland areas.
On Wednesday, partly cloudy conditions will continue, with isolated showers possible in western areas early in the day. Clouds developing after midday are expected to produce isolated showers, mainly over the mountains.
On Thursday, periods of increased cloud cover are expected, with isolated showers developing during the afternoon, mainly in mountainous and eastern areas.
Temperatures are forecast to rise gradually through Thursday, returning to levels close to the seasonal average for this time of year.
