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Unusual May weather brings snow and strong winds to Cyprus

Cyprus experienced severe weather conditions starting Sunday evening, May 3, 2026, under a yellow meteorological warning effective until the morning of May 4. The island faced strong winds reaching 7 to 9 Beaufort, localized rainfall, and scattered thunderstorms with a possibility of hail. Notably, the Troodos mountains received significant snowfall, with depths reaching 14 centimeters at Chionistra by Monday morning. The phenomenon is considered historically unusual for the month of May. Local reports from Kyperounta indicated minor structural damage, including roof damage and fallen signs, which authorities described as manageable. Temperatures dropped significantly, with highs of 18 degrees Celsius inland and as low as 8 degrees in mountainous areas. Weather conditions are expected to show gradual improvement by the afternoon of May 4.

Original Sources

Yellow warning in effect for strong thunderstorms
Sigmalive English · 3 May 2026, 10:12
Weather forecast to change with rain and storms
Sigmalive English · 30 April 2026, 09:02
Local showers, temperatures set to drop
Cyprus Mail · 30 April 2026, 07:26
Δευτέρα 27/4 ο καιρός
Limassol Today · 27 April 2026, 10:25
Strong storms and high dust levels
Cyprus Mail · 18 April 2026, 10:49
Weather forecast: Rain and storms ahead
Sigmalive English · 16 April 2026, 09:07
Today’s weather: Mainly clear, temperatures rising
Cyprus Mail · 16 April 2026, 08:44