Daily Brief

Cyprus topped out at a scorching 41°C today, the island's high recorded at Lefkara, with no rain reported anywhere. Nine stations posted a tropical night overnight, so many parts of the island didn't get much relief before dawn.

Tomorrow brings a step down from today's peak, but it's still hot everywhere. Nicosia leads at 38°C, feeling like 42°C in the afternoon sun. Larnaca reaches 35°C, Limassol and Polis Chrysochous 34°C, Paralimni and Protaras 33°C, while Paphos stays milder at 29°C. Troodos offers the coolest air at 28°C, ideal if you need an escape from the heat. UV hits the maximum index of 8 across the island, so sun protection matters through midday. No rain is expected anywhere.

The sea remains warm and calm for swimming, around 27-29°C with gentle waves under a metre at every coastal spot.

Cyprus is set for another scorcher today, with the Department of Meteorology issuing a yellow warning for temperatures near 40°C over inland areas between 13:00 and 15:59 local time. Kampos was already at 28.1°C before midday. Afternoon highs reach 38°C in Nicosia (feels like 39°C), 37°C in Larnaca, 36°C in Polis Chrysochous (feels like 40°C), 35°C in Limassol and 34°C in Paralimni and Protaras, while Paphos stays milder at 30°C and Troodos offers relief at 28°C. No rain is expected anywhere and UV peaks at a very high 8, so keep outdoor plans for early morning or evening. The sea is warm for swimming, 27-29°C with calm waves up to 0.8m off Paphos. Tomorrow eases slightly, with highs a degree or two lower across most regions.