Unstable air mass to bring showers and isolated thunderstorms to Cyprus

Nicosia, Cyprus. An unstable air mass continues to affect Cyprus, with Wednesday starting mostly bright and pleasant before cloud builds later in the day. Isolated showers, and possibly a thunderstorm, are expected after midday, mainly over the mountains.

Weather conditions

Winds will be southwesterly to northwesterly, light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort, and the sea will remain slight. Temperatures are forecast to reach 31C inland, around 28C on the south and east coasts, 26C in the rest of the coastal areas and 20C in the higher mountains.

Tonight and the days ahead

Tonight, skies will remain mostly clear, though western parts of the island may see periods of increased low cloud. Winds will become mainly northwesterly to northeasterly at 3 Beaufort, while the sea will be calm to slight. Overnight temperatures will fall to 18C inland and along the coast, and to 12C in the higher mountains.

The unsettled pattern is expected to continue over the next few days. On Thursday, afternoon cloud is expected to bring local showers and isolated thunderstorms, especially in the mountains, inland and eastern areas. Friday is expected to be quieter, though the southeast may see an isolated shower.

Weekend forecast

Saturday is expected to bring another round of isolated afternoon showers or thunderstorms, mainly in the mountains and inland. Temperatures are forecast to remain close to seasonal averages through the weekend, with no significant changes expected.