Southern Italy is experiencing an unusual weather shift as temperatures, which have soared to summer-like highs, are set to plummet.

Regions like Sicily have seen temperatures reach up to 35°C, but a cold front is expected to bring a dramatic drop.

By Sunday, cooler winds will sweep across the country, causing temperatures to fall significantly, with some areas experiencing a decrease of up to 10°C.

This sudden change marks the end of the African heatwave, transitioning into a cooler autumn climate.

The North has already felt the chill, and the rest of Italy will follow suit, with potential snow on the highest peaks of the Central Apennines.

The coming week promises more unsettled weather, with cooler temperatures prevailing across the nation.