[Alexandros Vlachos/EPA]
Greece experienced unusually high temperatures on Friday with Livadia in central Greece recording a high of 28.7 degrees Celsius.
The national average was 7.4 degrees above typical seasonal levels. The warm weather will persist through Monday, but a sharp drop in temperatures is expected starting Tuesday, along with a change in weather patterns.
Saturday will be mostly clear with some clouds and hazy conditions due to African dust. Temperatures will range from 7-27 degrees in the north and 15-29 degrees in Crete. Strong winds will affect the Aegean and Ionian seas.
On Sunday, clouds will increase with local showers in mountainous areas. Temperatures will slightly drop in the west but remain high in the south, particularly in Crete, where temperatures may exceed 30 degrees.
A significant temperature decrease is expected by Monday, with rain in northern Greece and light snowfall in the mountains. Strong northerly winds will bring colder conditions across the country.