Warmer Weekend Ahead Despite Isolated Mountain Showers

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Temperatures are expected to rise above seasonal averages by Sunday, while isolated rain remains possible in higher inland areas.

Weak high pressure is affecting Cyprus, bringing generally mild conditions and a gradual increase in temperatures over the coming days.

Rain possible in mountain areas

Thursday will be partly cloudy, becoming locally cloudier as the day progresses.

After midday, isolated showers are expected, mainly affecting mountainous areas.

Winds will initially be variable before becoming mainly southwesterly to northwesterly at 3 to 4 Beaufort, while the sea will be slightly rough.

Temperatures are forecast to reach:

  • 23°C inland
  • 24°C along the coast
  • 13°C in the higher mountains

Fog possible overnight

Overnight, periods of increased cloud cover are expected.

During the early hours of Friday, mist or fog may form in some areas, particularly inland and in eastern parts of the island.

Temperatures will fall to:

  • 11°C inland
  • 14°C on the coast
  • 7°C in the higher mountains

Winds will become light downslope winds at around 3 Beaufort, while the sea will be calm to slightly rough.

Temperatures set to rise

On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, sunny spells will alternate with periods of increased cloud cover.

The temperature is expected to record a gradual rise through the weekend, reaching levels above the seasonal average by Sunday.