Balkan temperatures swing as heavy rain heads for Greece

Temperatures in the Balkans have fluctuated dramatically over the past week, with significant differences between daytime highs and overnight lows, a phenomenon known as the diurnal range. An area of high pressure over the region has resulted in prolonged sunshine during the day, while clear skies at night have allowed temperatures to drop rapidly.

In Kosanica, Montenegro, the average maximum temperature in October is 15°C (59°F), while the average minimum is 4°C. However, on October 4 and 5, the difference between daytime highs and overnight lows reached an astonishing 30°C, more than double the October average.