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Cold Air Mass, Snow and Rain Expected in Cyprus

Published January 10, 2026, 15:16

A cold air mass is approaching Cyprus, bringing with it rain and snow in the mountains over the next few days. From Friday evening, isolated showers are expected, mainly in the west and south, with the possibility of snow in higher mountainous areas. Winds will be southwesterly, moderate to strong, and the sea will be slightly choppy to choppy. On Saturday, the weather will initially be partly cloudy, but will gradually become more overcast with localized showers and the possibility of thunderstorms, especially in the west and south. Sleet or snow is expected in the mountains. Winds will strengthen, and the sea will be choppy. The temperature will rise to 19 degrees. Saturday night, the weather will remain mostly cloudy with localized showers and isolated thunderstorms. Snow is expected in the mountains. Winds will weaken, but the sea will remain choppy. On Monday, the weather will be mostly cloudy with rain, thunderstorms and snow in the mountains, while the temperature will drop noticeably. On Tuesday, a slight drop in temperature is expected with isolated showers. On Wednesday, the weather will improve and the temperature will rise. The snow height in Troodos Square is already 1 centimeter.