As we settle into the first week of 2026, the intense winds that marked New Year’s Day are beginning to subside, making way for a brief cold snap before temperatures start to climb again.
Tonight: Frost Warning
Clearer skies tonight will lead to a significant drop in temperature. Frost is expected to form in the mountains and in sheltered inland and southeastern plains.
- Inland: 3°C
- Coast: 8°C
- Mountains: -2°C (High altitude)
- Winds: Northwesterly to northeasterly, starting at 4–5 Beaufort and weakening to 3–4 Beaufort.
- Sea: Moderate/Slightly choppy.
Friday, January 2: Sunny but Cool
The weather will be mostly clear with some passing clouds. While the sun will be out, temperatures remain below the seasonal average.
- Inland: 13°C
- Coast: 15°C
- Mountains: 4°C
- Winds: Variable and light, around 3 Beaufort.
The Weekend Outlook (January 3–5)
A gradual warming trend begins on Saturday as the “weak high pressure” system takes hold.
- Saturday: Mostly clear with local cloud cover. Temperatures will begin to rise, approaching normal levels for January.
- Sunday & Monday: High-altitude clouds will appear, but no significant rain is expected. Temperatures will continue their steady increase, reaching around 16°C inland and 18°C on the coast by the start of the work week.