Holidaymakers traveling to Greece are likely to experience plunging temperatures, as the latest weather maps indicate it will be hit by a severe cold snap.
Weather maps from WXCharts show the popular holiday destination may see temperatures plummeting to as low as 11C on in northern parts of the country on the morning of October 17.
The temperature in several other surrounding areas may only rise by around 2C, while slightly higher further south.
This comes as an urgent warning has been issued in Greece urging travellers to stay inside. The country is said to be expecting adverse weather conditions, with storms, heavy rain, and strong winds forecast for the island nation.
Authorities have advised UK travellers to take necessary precautions. Forecasters have warned the weather was expected to worsen from Monday and heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected in various locations in the country.
Many of Greece’s popular tourist destinations, from Athens to the islands, could be affected by the storms, and travellers are advised to adjust their plans accordingly.
For those visiting areas prone to flooding or where power cuts are possible, it is especially important to remain cautious.
The latest weather maps offer no respite.
According to the maps from WXCharts, areas around Patras and Larissa are most likely to see the chilly weather.
Several European countries have been witnessing extreme weather conditions this year. Greece being one of them, which saw record-breaking temperatures during the summer.
The popular holiday destination saw temperatures soaring to a blistering 43C at time, pushing authorities to take urgent action.
In June this year, tourist sites in sweltering Athens and beyond were forced to close due to the extreme weather conditions.
The Acropolis shut its doors to visitors after reports of people fainting while waiting in line.
Greek authorities had issued a level three heat alert, sending automated warnings to phones that urged people to work from home and avoid strenuous outdoor activities.
