A low-pressure system centred over Egypt is moving north and is expected to affect Cyprus from tomorrow, bringing increased cloud cover, localised rain and isolated thunderstorms.
At the same time, dust will remain suspended in the atmosphere until Sunday, at times in elevated concentrations, while temperatures on Saturday are expected to drop noticeably, making weather conditions more unsettled across the island.
Weather forecast in detail
Today, the weather will gradually become partly cloudy, mainly due to high clouds. Winds will blow mostly northeast to southeast, weak to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort, while in windward coastal areas they may reach 5 Beaufort. The sea will be slightly rough to rough. Temperatures will reach around 21°C inland and along the coast, and 11°C in the higher mountains.
Tonight, conditions will become mostly cloudy, with isolated showers expected later, mainly along the southern and western coasts. Winds will remain mainly northeasterly, weak to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort, strengthening later to 4 to 5 Beaufort. The sea will remain slightly rough to rough. Temperatures will fall to around 11°C inland and along the coast, and 4°C in the higher mountains, where local frost may form.
On Saturday, the weather will be mostly cloudy with local showers and isolated thunderstorms. Hail cannot be ruled out during thunderstorms, while on the highest peaks of Troodos sleet or even snow may fall. The island will be affected by a strong northeasterly airflow.
On Sunday, periods of locally increased cloud cover are expected to bring isolated showers and thunderstorms, while Monday will see intervals of increased cloudiness.
Temperatures on Saturday will drop significantly, falling below seasonal averages, before rising again on Sunday, with no significant change expected on Monday.