Thursday’s weather is expected to be mostly clear across most of the island, with partial cloud in some areas, and temperatures on the rise.

The mercury will reach a maximum of 27 degrees Celsius inland and on the southern and eastern coasts, 26 degrees Celsius on the rest of the coasts, and 24 degrees Celsius in the mountains.

Overnight, more clouds will gather, with temperatures set to drop to 16 degrees Celsius inland, 19 degrees Celsius on the coasts, and 15 degrees Celsius in the mountains.

Rain is expected to fall in parts on Friday, with thunderstorms not ruled out, while the weather on Saturday and Sunday is expected to be much the same.

Temperatures are expected to drop over the weekend.