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Cold Air Mass Approaching Cyprus, Temperature Drop Expected

Published January 17, 2026, 16:24

A cold air mass is expected to affect Cyprus from tomorrow, bringing a drop in temperature and localized rain and snowfall. Tonight, the weather will be mainly cloudy with the possibility of local showers and snow in the higher mountains, while winds will be blowing from the north to northeast, light to moderate, with temporary strengthening in some areas. The temperature will drop significantly, reaching 8 degrees Celsius inland, 10 degrees Celsius on the coast, and 1 degree Celsius in the mountains, where frost is expected. Tomorrow, the weather will remain mainly cloudy with isolated showers, mainly in the southwest. The winds will be northeasterly, moderate to strong, and the sea will be slightly choppy to choppy. The temperature will rise slightly, reaching 13 degrees Celsius inland and 15 degrees Celsius on the coast, but will remain low in the mountains (around 4 degrees Celsius). Tomorrow night, the weather will improve and be mainly clear, with moderate to strong northeasterly winds and a slightly choppy to choppy sea. On Monday, the cold and cloudy weather is expected to continue with isolated showers and snow in the mountains. On Tuesday, the weather will be mainly clear and cold, while on Wednesday high clouds will appear. The temperature will remain below the average climatic values until Tuesday and will rise slightly on Wednesday. The snow height at Troodos is already 24 centimeters.