Daily Brief

Today topped out at 34.9°C in Pareklisia, the island's hottest spot, while five stations recorded a tropical night and one saw rain. Tomorrow is the main event: Nicosia leads at 35°C, feeling like 40°C with a 23% chance of rain, while Troodos stays cool at 22°C (feels 23°C) with just a 5% rain chance. Limassol, Larnaca, Polis Chrysochous and Paralimni & Protaras all sit around 31-32°C, feeling 35-36°C, while Paphos is the mildest coastal spot at 29°C (feels 32°C). UV climbs to a high 8 everywhere, so midday sun still needs respect. The sea stays swim-friendly, around 27-29°C with calm waves under a metre.

Warm and unsettled today, especially inland. Nicosia carries a 55% chance of rain and could feel like 37°C despite a forecast top of 34°C, while Troodos sees an even higher 58% rain chance and stays cool at 23°C.

Along the coast it is hotter and drier: Larnaca and Limassol both reach 31-32°C, feeling like 35°C, Paphos stays milder at 29°C, Polis Chrysochous climbs to 32°C, and Paralimni-Protaras holds near 31°C under dry skies. UV peaks at index 8 everywhere, so seek shade around midday.

The sea stays excellent for swimming, around 28-29°C from Paphos to Larnaca with calm waves under a metre, though Limassol runs a touch cooler at 26.8°C.

Tomorrow brings more of the same heat, with Nicosia edging up to 35°C.