Weather conditions are set to change from Wednesday, with increased cloud cover bringing localised rain, mainly across the western half of the island. A colder air mass is expected to affect Cyprus from Thursday, leading to a marked drop in temperatures and the possibility of snow or sleet over the highest peaks of Troodos.
Temperatures are forecast to fall below average climatic values by the end of the week.
Weather conditions on Tuesday
An unstable air mass is temporarily affecting the region.
On Tuesday, conditions will be mainly clear. During the afternoon, locally increased cloud cover may develop and could result in isolated showers, primarily in mountainous areas.
Winds will be south-westerly to north-westerly, light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort, becoming locally strong at 5 Beaufort along the southern coast later in the day. The sea will be slight to locally rough.
Temperatures will reach around 19C inland and along the coast, and around 9C over the higher mountains.
Overnight outlook
Conditions overnight will remain mainly clear, although skies over western areas will gradually become partly cloudy.
Winds will continue south-westerly to north-westerly, light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort. The sea will remain up to rough.
Weather forecast from Wednesday to Friday
On Wednesday, skies will be at times mainly cloudy, with localised showers expected, continuing until the early hours of Thursday, primarily affecting the western half of the island.
For the remainder of Thursday and on Friday, locally increased cloud cover may bring isolated showers, mainly in mountainous areas and inland. On the highest peaks of Troodos, snowfall or sleet is possible.
Temperatures on Wednesday will remain at similar levels. On Thursday, a noticeable drop is expected, followed by no significant change on Friday. Values will remain below average climatic levels for the period.