Temporary weather instability in Cyprus followed by rising temperatures

On September 5, 2026, Cyprus experienced a temporary period of atmospheric instability, characterized by isolated rain and thunderstorms, particularly in mountainous and inland areas. The Department of Meteorology reported that these conditions were driven by seasonal low pressure and an unstable air mass, which began to clear by late afternoon. Some areas, including Troodos, recorded heavy rainfall, with authorities not ruling out the possibility of hail during storm events.

Following this brief disruption, meteorological conditions are set to stabilize. From Sunday, September 6, through the beginning of the following week, the weather will turn mostly clear and sunny. Temperatures are forecast to rise gradually, reaching between 35 and 38 degrees Celsius in inland areas, which is approximately 2 to 4 degrees above the seasonal average. According to Panagiotis Georgiou from the Department of Meteorology, this summer-like pattern will persist throughout the upcoming week, with the initial instability marking the final stage of the current weather system.