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17 September, 2026
 

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1. Wednesday stays hot as Cyprus braces for a proper weather switch-up

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-stays-hot-as-cyprus-braces-for-a-proper-weather-switch-up

We’re still expecting 36°C inland today, so nobody is putting the air conditioner out of work just yet. But there is a weather disturbance on the way from Thursday, and it looks like the island is about to get a little more dramatic. Clouds are gathering. The mountains are plotting....

2. Tuesday brings clouds, breezes and the first signs of change

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-brings-clouds-breezes-and-the-first-signs-of-change

Summer is still refusing to leave quietly, with temperatures reaching 36°C inland, but the skies are getting a little more interesting and the mountains are apparently preparing to put on their own weather show....

3. Half the Xynisteri crop may be lost—but your bottle should not cost more

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/half-the-xynisteri-crop-may-be-lost—but-your-bottle-should-not-cost-more

Cyprus’ most widely planted white grape variety, Xynisteri, is under attack from all sides this year. As a result, its price has soared just weeks before the harvest....

4. Thunderstorms and 37°C heat forecast across Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thunderstorms-and-37°c-heat-forecast-across-cyprus

Cyprus can expect a mix of sunshine, cloud and possible thunderstorms on Friday, with temperatures climbing as high as 37°C inland....

5. Inland heat hits a wretched 39°C as seasonal low pressure refuses to leave

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inland-heat-hits-a-wretched-39°c-as-seasonal-low-pressure-refuses-to-leave

Seasonal low pressure is affecting the region, and let me tell you, it is an absolute disaster! You step outside in the afternoon, and suddenly there are clouds everywhere, bringing isolated showers and thunderstorms to the mountains....

6. Waterspout spotted off Larnaca as thunderstorms sweep Cyprus (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/waterspout-spotted-off-larnaca-as-thunderstorms-sweep-cyprus-video

A waterspout was spotted in the sea off Larnaca shortly after 11am on Saturday, with the phenomenon also visible from the coastal villages of Meneou and Pervolia....

7. Low-pressure system affects island while Saturday brings a bad storm, several drops of hail, and a bit of a mood

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/low-pressure-system-affects-island-while-saturday-brings-a-bad-storm-several-drops-of-hail-and-a-bit-of-a-mood

Right. Here we are again. Weather. The infinite, crushing march of atmospheric phenomena that we insist on categorizing so we don't have to confront the quiet void of existence....

8. Kalia Antoniou delivers Cyprus’s first gold medal in Taranto

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kalia-antoniou-delivers-cyprus-s-first-gold-medal-in-taranto

Cypriot swimmer Kalia Antoniou secured the country’s first gold medal at the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games on Monday, successfully defending the women’s 100 metres freestyle title she captured four years earlier in Oran....

9. Cyprus skies turn stormy as August rain sweeps across the island

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-skies-turn-stormy-as-august-rain-sweeps-across-the-island

Heavy rain and thunderstorms have affected several parts of Cyprus on Tuesday, with hail reported in some areas as unsettled weather continues to affect the island in mid-August....

10. Venice, without the gondolas: Summer storm floods Nicosia streets (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/venice-without-the-gondolas-summer-storm-floods-nicosia-streets

For a few hours on Monday, parts of Nicosia looked less like Europe’s sunniest capital and more like the streets of Venice — only without the gondolas, romance or tourists taking photographs....

11. Tuesday serves up a mild 34°C inland maximum, but afternoon storms and hail remain on tap

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-serves-up-a-mild-34°c-inland-maximum-but-afternoon-storms-and-hail-remain-on-tap

While inland temperatures are keeping well clear of the punishing 40°C mark for another day, midday cloud cover is set to bring another round of localized summer storms....

12. Monday forecast gives desk-bound workers a break from the heat, but brings afternoon hail

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-forecast-gives-desk-bound-workers-a-break-from-the-heat-but-brings-afternoon-hail

The post-Assumption holiday workweek kicks off with a continuation of the unstable weather pattern. If you are one of the brave few back at your desk while half the island is still extend-vacationing on the coast, at least you won't have to deal with stifling 40°C heat today....

13. How do you solve a problem like Maria? One ‘Xronia Polla’ at a time

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-do-you-solve-a-problem-like-maria-one-‘xronia-polla-at-a-time

If you have a Maria, Mary, Maroula, Panayiota, or Panayiotis in your contacts, consider this your reminder. If you have several, perhaps start sending messages now....

14. Friday brings 39°C inland heat and afternoon thunderstorms for the long weekend

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-brings-39°c-inland-heat-and-afternoon-thunderstorms-for-the-long-weekend

The country has unplugged, packed the car, and fled to the beach or the Troodos pines. At least the weather is actually cooperating with the vacation mood by breaking the 40°C streak, though Mother Nature might throw a few surprise thunderclaps and hail into your long-weekend mountain plans....

15. Monday plot twist: Sky gives us rain, lightning, and a side of hail

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-plot-twist-sky-gives-us-rain-lightning-and-a-side-of-hail

Welcome back to the grind, Cyprus. If you were counting on the usual, predictable summer monotony to ease you into the workweek, the atmosphere has other plans. While the morning starts with the usual routine (clearing away any early mist and patchy low clouds), things get chaotic right around lunchtime....

16. Forecast: Blue skies by default, thunderstorms by appointment

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/forecast-blue-skies-by-default-thunderstorms-by-appointment

The weather can't quite make up its mind. While sunshine will continue to dominate Cyprus through Monday, the atmosphere remains just unstable enough to throw in the odd afternoon shower or thunderstorm for good measure....

17. Thursday forecast: Sunshine stays in charge, storms remain on standby

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-forecast-sunshine-stays-in-charge-storms-remain-on-standby

If the weather forecast feels familiar by now, that's because Cyprus appears to have found its favourite summer playlist and put it on repeat....

18. Tuesday forecast: Another warm day, with a twist

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-forecast-another-warm-day-with-a-twist

The weather appears to have woken up undecided today. One moment it's serving classic Cyprus sunshine, the next it's threatening to throw a dramatic little thunderstorm into the mix. We wouldn't expect anything less from June....

19. Monday weather: A warm start to the week

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-weather-a-warm-start-to-the-week

Today will begin largely fine, but increasing cloud after midday could trigger isolated showers or thunderstorms over the mountains and possibly inland areas. A weak low-pressure system is currently affecting the region, bringing a slight chance of some afternoon drama in the form of isolated showers or thunderstorms. ...

20. Cyprus wakes up moody, windy and not entirely sure what season it is

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-wakes-up-moody-windy-and-not-entirely-sure-what-season-it-is

Cyprus appears to have entered that very specific time of year when the weather wakes up each morning, glances out the window and changes its mind three times before breakfast....

21. Friday floats in on breezes, bright skies and wandering clouds

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-floats-in-on-breezes-bright-skies-and-wandering-clouds

Friday has arrived with one foot in spring and the other already tiptoeing toward summer....

22. Cool breezes and afternoon storms keep Cyprus in a springtime mood

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cool-breezes-and-afternoon-storms-keep-cyprus-in-a-springtime-mood

Cyprus is holding onto its springtime personality for a little longer, with shifting breezy weather and the chance of afternoon thunderstorms once again making an appearance across the island....

23. Storm clouds gather as Cyprus braces for a blustery day

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/storm-clouds-gather-as-cyprus-braces-for-a-blustery-day

A weak low-pressure system continues to hover over the region, while a more unstable air mass slowly approaches the island, preparing Cyprus for a blustery and unpredictable midweek performance....

24. Monday's May atmospheric shakeup

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-s-may-atmospheric-shakeup

Mother Nature clearly woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. We have a cold air mass and a low-pressure system tag-teaming the region, which basically means Monday is being a bit of a bully....

25. Hail turns Troodos white today

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hail-turns-troodos-white-today

It looked more like mid-January than the end of April today....

26. Monday’s muddy mix: Thunder, dust, and the back-to-work blues

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-monday-s-muddy-mix-thunder-dust-and-the-back-to-work-blues

Welcome back to the grind, Cyprus. If you were hoping for a sparkling clear Monday to match your fresh office energy, the atmosphere has other ideas. A weak low-pressure system is currently overseeing the island, bringing a bit of everything except stability....

27. Holy Thursday weather forecast: Showers and surprises

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/holy-thursday-weather-forecast-showers-and-surprises

A weak low-pressure system is lingering over the island, never quite making up its mind, and determined to keep us all guessing....

28. Holy Tuesday forecast: A calmer rhythm for the Great Week

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/holy-tuesday-forecast-a-calmer-rhythm-for-the-great-week

We’re currently caught in an unstable air mass, which means that while your morning might start with a clear blue sky vibe, the clouds are already gathering for their afternoon appearance....

29. Holy Monday forecast: A damp start to the Great Week

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/holy-monday-forecast-a-damp-start-to-the-great-week

If the start of Holy Week feels a bit more moody than usual, you can blame an unstable air mass and a weak low-pressure system currently loitering over the island. ...

30. Tuesday forecast: The warm-up act before Erminio takes the stage

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-forecast-the-warm-up-act-before-erminio-takes-the-stage

We are currently navigating the quiet tail-end of a weak low-pressure system, making for a perfectly respectable partly cloudy Tuesday. ...

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