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Rainy 'Tsiknopempti' in Cyprus: Weather Forecast and Expected Conditions

Published February 12, 2026, 11:49
Rainy 'Tsiknopempti' in Cyprus: Weather Forecast and Expected Conditions

This year's 'Tsiknopempti' in Cyprus is marked by rainy and unstable weather, with rainfall affecting the festive atmosphere. Despite the unfavorable weather conditions, the traditional 'tsiknisma' (barbecue) continues with plenty of food and good spirits. According to Kitasweather, successive disturbances are expected in the coming days, with further rainfall, especially in the west and southwest of the island. A new disturbance is expected this afternoon, while tomorrow, Cyprus will be in the warm sector of a low-pressure system. From Friday, a deep low-pressure system will affect the area, bringing island-wide rains and orographic rains in the mountains. Fog is also expected in the mountains, and dust in the atmosphere from the afternoon of 'Tsiknopempti' to Friday. The winds will strengthen, while the temperature will drop slightly, remaining mild for the season. The temperature will gradually decrease in the coming days, but will remain generally mild for the season. An improvement in the weather is expected over the weekend, but some isolated phenomena are expected to be observed initially on Saturday. Dust will return from Sunday, especially in the evening. The temperature will gradually rise. Today, a wedge of subsidence will affect the area, accompanied by a shallow low-pressure system. The day started with sunshine in the east, while in the western half of the island, local clouds and a few rains are observed. During the second half of the day, locally increased clouds and isolated rains are expected.