Cyprus weather forecast and yellow heat warning for July 16, 2026
The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow weather warning for extreme high temperatures effective from 14:00 to 16:30 on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Inland temperatures are expected to reach a maximum of 40 degrees Celsius. While forecasts generally agree on the high heat, some secondary sources suggest a range of 36 to 40 degrees inland. Coastal temperatures are forecast to be around 32 to 34 degrees, with mountainous areas reaching approximately 30 degrees. The general weather outlook includes seasonal low pressure, morning mist on the southern coasts, and increasing cloudiness in mountainous regions after midday. There is a possibility of isolated rain in the mountains on Thursday and throughout the coming days. Winds are predicted to blow at 3 to 4 Beaufort, occasionally reaching 5 Beaufort in coastal areas during the afternoon. The sea conditions are expected to be calm to slight, with nighttime temperatures dropping to around 23 degrees Celsius inland and 20 degrees in the mountains.