Rain and thunderstorms could return to Cyprus from the middle of next week, following several days of dust, mostly clear skies and rising temperatures, according to the Department of Meteorology.
Speaking on Sigma’s Mesimeri kai Kati programme, Department of Meteorology spokesperson Andreas Chrysanthou said Cyprus was entering a period of intermittent dust episodes, although concentrations were expected to remain relatively low.
He warned that conditions could change dramatically next week, potentially bringing a return of unsettled weather.
Dust arriving from Syria and Lebanon
Chrysanthou explained that dust would reach Cyprus from the east on Wednesday and Thursday, mainly from areas of Syria and Lebanon.
A more intense dust episode expected to affect Greece could subsequently influence conditions in Cyprus, although concentrations on the island are forecast to be considerably lower.
He noted that frequent dust episodes are not particularly common at this time of year, but several are expected over the coming period.
For now, however, the department does not anticipate any significant deterioration in air quality from the approaching dust, with concentrations expected to remain low over the next few days.
Temperatures rising to 28°C
High pressure continues to influence the region, favouring generally settled weather.
Temperatures are already rising compared with previous days, with daytime highs expected to reach 27°C to 28°C inland and along the coast, compared with the 24°C to 25°C recorded earlier.
Night-time temperatures are also expected to increase, particularly in mountainous areas, where minimum temperatures had recently fallen to 5°C or 6°C.
According to Chrysanthou, overnight lows in the mountains are expected to reach approximately 8°C to 9°C, while inland and coastal areas will see temperatures of around 16°C to 18°C.
Temperatures are forecast to remain around 1°C to 2°C higher than recent levels until Friday, with generally fine weather and readings close to seasonal norms.
Rain and thunderstorms possible next week
Despite the settled conditions expected over the coming days, Chrysanthou cautioned that the weather outlook for next week remains uncertain.
He said conditions could change by “180 degrees”, with rain and thunderstorms potentially returning from the middle of next week onwards.
The possible change will be assessed as updated meteorological data becomes available.
Chrysanthou stressed that next week’s weather could be markedly different from the conditions currently affecting Cyprus.
Sudden shifts typical of autumn
The meteorology spokesperson explained that sharp changes in weather are characteristic of the transitional season.
Recent conditions have featured sudden shifts between cooler and warmer days, with rain and thunderstorms alternating with periods of sunshine.
He said this pattern of changing weather could continue next week, highlighting the uncertainty that often accompanies the transition between seasons.
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