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Sunny spells with possible afternoon showers and thunderstorms

In-Cyprus · 2026-09-12

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• What happened: The Department of Meteorology forecasts sunny spells in Cyprus with possible afternoon showers and thunderstorms due to seasonal low pressure affecting the region. • Why it matters: Understanding the weather patterns is crucial for residents and visitors, especially with potential thunderstorms and temperature variations impacting outdoor activities and safety. • What to watch next: Monitor weather updates for changes in conditions over the weekend, particularly for isolated rain and thunderstorms, as well as temperature fluctuations expected early next week.

Local cyprusTop NewsWeather Sunny spells with possible afternoon showers and thunderstorms Kairos Ilios (1) Relevant News Sunny spells with possible afternoon showers and thunderstorms 12 September 2026 Man seriously injured following bomb attack in Sotira 11 September 2026 How close is too close? Cyprus and Israel’s growing alliance 11 September 2026 newsroom 12 September 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber Sunny spells will alternate with periods of cloud on Saturday, while isolated rain or a brief thunderstorm may develop from the afternoon, according to the Department of Meteorology. Seasonal low pressure is affecting Cyprus. The weather will be mostly clear during the day, although locally increased cloud cover in the afternoon, mainly over the mountains, could bring isolated rain or a short thunderstorm. Winds may locally reach strong levels of 5 Beaufort during the afternoon. Temperatures will rise to around 38°C inland, around 32°C on the coast and around 29°C in the higher mountains. Saturday night will be mostly clear, although low cloud and thin fog are expected to form locally later, mainly in inland areas and across the eastern half of the island. Temperatures will fall to around 19°C inland and in the higher mountains and around 21°C on the coast. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday will be generally mostly clear, although locally increased cloud cover is expected during the afternoons and could bring isolated rain over the mountains. Temperatures are not expected to change significantly on Sunday. A gradual fall is forecast by Tuesday, when temperatures are expected to remain slightly above seasonal averages. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Man seriously injured following bomb attack in Sotira How close is too close? Cyprus and Israel’s growing alliance Elderly pedestrian dies after being hit by reversing car in Anthoupoli Woman hospitalised in ICU in 2023 after plasmapheresis at unlicensed centre, doctor alleges Bomb threat empties Larnaca Airport flight, plane cleared to depart after checks Serious crash on Paphos-Empa “trap road” leaves woman hospitalised Cyprus employment rate 5.9 points above EU average, Eurostat says Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.

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