Nicosia, Cyprus. Weather conditions in Cyprus will remain mainly fine on Thursday, with sunshine for most of the day before some cloud develops in the afternoon, according to the met office. Similar largely sunny conditions are expected to continue through the weekend, with a slight rise in temperatures forecast for Sunday.
Thursday forecast
Temperatures are expected to reach around 31C in Nicosia, 28C in Limassol and Larnaca, 26C in Paphos and Kyrenia, and 23C in Troodos.
Weekend outlook
The forecast indicates that the largely sunny conditions experienced in recent days will continue into the weekend, although periods of cloud are expected to increase during the afternoons.
Chance of mountain showers
Meteorologists said there is a possibility of isolated showers developing over Troodos on the weekend. Any rainfall is expected to be localised and limited mainly to the mountains during the warmer part of the day.
Temperatures
Elsewhere, conditions are forecast to remain predominantly dry with sunny intervals across the island. Temperatures are expected to stay close to seasonal averages through Saturday, maintaining early summer conditions across inland districts and coastal towns.
Sunday trend
A slight rise in temperatures is forecast for Sunday, bringing marginally warmer conditions.