Greece Faces Unprecedented March Weather Swings

A record-breaking heatwave with temperatures up to 33.7°C transitions into a sharp cold spell, highlighting the impacts of climate change.

Over the weekend, Greece experienced its highest March temperature on record, reaching 33.7°C in Lasithi, Crete.
The heatwave, with temperatures more typical of May, was attributed to the presence of Saharan dust in the atmosphere.
Meteorologists predict a dramatic temperature drop, with Athens expected to fall from 27°C to 11°C and snowfall in some regions.
The sudden frost raises concerns about potential damage to blooming fruit trees, particularly in northern Greece's agricultural areas.
Experts link these extreme weather fluctuations to climate change, which has previously caused Greece's hottest summer and warmest winter on record.