Mountain rain chances keep heat in check

A low pressure system affecting areas over Cyprus has brought a mixed bag this week, with low chances of rain throughout the week still in the forecast mainly in the mountains.

Tuesday skies will be mostly clear throughout the day, interjected with increasing clouds on and off in the afternoon that could bring showers mainly in the mountains. Very strong afternoon winds are also expected along the southern coastline.

Temperature highs will reach 39 degrees Celsius inland, 33 in the west, around 36 in all other coastal regions, while it will be 30 high up in the mountains.

Evening skies will remain mostly clear with local patches of low clouds and thin fog expected to form overnight in the early morning.

Lows will drop to 23 degrees inland, around 25 along the coast, while it will be 17 degrees higher up.

Weather for the rest of the week will be mostly clear in the early parts of the day while afternoon clouds could bring local showers and even thunderstorms mainly to areas in the mountains.

No noticeable changes are expected in temperature throughout the week, with levels remaining slightly above normal averages for this time of the year.