Cyprus records rainfall at 255 percent of normal for October

According to preliminary data released by the Meteorological Service on October 30, 2026, Cyprus has experienced significantly above-average rainfall since the beginning of the month. Between October 1 and the morning of October 30, the average total precipitation reached 83.3 millimeters, which represents 255 percent of the normal monthly average of 32.7 millimeters.

The most extreme weather conditions were reported in specific regions. Polis Chrysochous recorded the highest cumulative rainfall at 138.5 millimeters, or 359 percent of the normal level, followed by Prodromos with 137.4 millimeters (292 percent), Platania with 127.1 millimeters (271 percent), and Pano Panagia with 122.7 millimeters (258 percent). Within the 24-hour period leading up to the report, the highest precipitation was observed in Prodromos at 34.4 millimeters, followed by Stavros tis Psokas at 25.6 millimeters and Lythrodontas at 25.5 millimeters.

These figures highlight a wet start to the autumn season across the island, with total precipitation for the final 24-hour window alone amounting to 15.2 millimeters. The authorities continue to monitor meteorological data as the month concludes.