Above-average rainfall across the island
Cyprus rainfall for April has reached 183% of the normal monthly average up to the morning of Wednesday, April 29, according to data from the Meteorological Service.
The average total rainfall for the month stood at 54.6 millimetres, with widespread above-normal precipitation recorded across the island.
Officials said Cyprus rainfall levels were significantly higher than seasonal expectations in several regions.
Areas recording over double rainfall
In many locations, Cyprus rainfall more than doubled the normal monthly levels.
From April 1 onwards, the highest percentages were recorded in Athienou at 316%, Frenaros at 262%, Xylotymbou at 255%, and Prodromos at 253%. Other areas also saw elevated levels, including Platres at 222%, Lythrodontas at 219%, and Paphos airport at 200%.
The highest total rainfall for the month was recorded in Prodromos, where 135.4 millimetres fell.
Meteorological Service data showed that all monitoring stations exceeded normal April rainfall levels, except Athalassa in Nicosia, which remained close to average at 94%.
Strong winter-to-spring rainfall trend
The data also shows that Cyprus rainfall from October 1, 2025, to date has reached 112% of the seasonal average.
In Polis, rainfall reached 135% of the expected seasonal total, while the highest cumulative figure was recorded at Stavros tis Psokas, with 1,019.4 millimetres.
Wetter-than-average year so far
Authorities say the figures confirm a wetter-than-normal hydrological year, with Cyprus rainfall consistently exceeding long-term averages in many areas.
The sustained rainfall has contributed to higher-than-expected water levels in several regions, reflecting an unusually active precipitation pattern this season.
Also read: Water reserves in Cyprus improve after April inflows
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