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Rain and Snow Expected in Cyprus, Temperatures to Drop

Published January 16, 2026, 06:34
Rain and Snow Expected in Cyprus, Temperatures to Drop

Weak high pressure is affecting Cyprus, however the weather will gradually become cloudier with local showers, mainly in the west, north and mountainous areas. Winds will be southwesterly to northwesterly at 3 Beaufort, while the sea will be calm to slightly choppy. The temperature will reach 16 degrees Celsius inland, 18 degrees on the coast and 7 degrees in the higher mountains. Tonight, the weather will remain mostly cloudy with the possibility of isolated showers in the west. There is a possibility of sleet on the peaks of Troodos. Winds will be light, northwesterly to northeasterly, 3 Beaufort, and the sea will remain calm to slightly choppy. The temperature will drop to 6 degrees Celsius inland, 9 degrees on the coast and 1 degree in the mountains, where frost is expected. Local showers and snow are expected on the highest peaks of Troodos on Saturday and Sunday. The temperature will drop noticeably until Sunday, while no significant change is expected on Monday. Overall, temperatures will be lower than seasonal averages. The snow height at Chionistra is currently 28 centimeters. The weather forecast comes from the Department of Meteorology and warns of potential travel difficulties due to rain and snow.