Rain and thunderstorms are forecast for Cyprus on Friday, bringing a change in the weather. According to the latest predictions, mainly cloudy skies will dominate, with localised rain and isolated thunderstorms expected, particularly in the mountains and northern areas by late afternoon.
- The sea will be generally rough, with conditions worsening to rough to very rough, particularly along the western and northern coasts.
- Temperatures are anticipated to gradually rise until Sunday, before experiencing a slight dip on Monday, aligning closely with average climatological values for this time of year.
Thunderstorms: Winds and Sea Conditions
Winds will predominantly blow from the south-west to the north-west, ranging from moderate to strong, classified as Force 4-5. In some locations, winds may reach strong to very strong levels, classified as Force 5-6, and at times may even escalate to near gale conditions, peaking at Force 6-7.
The sea will be generally rough, with conditions worsening to rough to very rough, particularly along the western and northern coasts.
Temperature Predictions
Temperature readings on Friday are expected to hover around 15 degrees Celsius inland and on the northern and western coasts. The remaining coastal areas may see slightly warmer temperatures of around 17 degrees, while higher mountain areas could drop to about 6 degrees.
Weather Outlook for the Weekend
As the weekend approaches, the forecast indicates a continuation of mainly cloudy weather with occasional local rain and potential isolated thunderstorms. There is also the possibility of hail and even snow in the higher mountains, particularly on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
Temperatures are anticipated to gradually rise until Sunday, before experiencing a slight dip on Monday, aligning closely with average climatological values for this time of year.


