According to forecasts, the country will experience fluctuating temperatures, localized storms, and challenging wind conditions in the coming days.
Monday Weather Overview
Today, Monday, the weather varies widely across the country. While most areas will see clear skies, the northern regions can expect scattered showers and thunderstorms, with the possibility of large hail in some places. Winds over the seas are blowing from the north at 4 to 5 on the Beaufort scale. Temperatures will be slightly lower in the north, reaching:
- 32–33°C in Macedonia, the Ionian Islands, and much of the Aegean
- 34–35°C in the eastern Aegean
- 34–36°C in mainland regions
Regional Forecasts
- Macedonia & Thrace: Rain and storms expected in Macedonia, mostly clear skies in Thrace. Winds variable, strengthening in the evening in central Macedonia.
- Ionian Islands, Epirus, Western Greece: Mostly sunny with some clouds and potential for local showers or isolated storms near Corfu.
- Thessaly, Central Greece, Eastern Peloponnese: Generally clear, with possible afternoon showers and isolated storms, especially in mountainous areas.
- Cyclades & Crete: Clear skies with northwest winds at 4–5 Beaufort.
- Eastern Aegean & Dodecanese: Mostly sunny with similar wind patterns.
- Athens (Attica): Mostly sunny with some afternoon clouds. Temperatures from 23–35°C.
- Thessaloniki: Clouds increasing through the day, with rain and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon.
Coming Days: Rain Returns and Meltemia Strengthen
Tuesday (August 5): Showers and isolated storms expected in Macedonia, Thessaly, Epirus, and parts of Central Greece and the northern Peloponnese. Elsewhere, conditions remain fair. Winds will be northerly at 4–6 Beaufort. Temperatures will drop slightly in central and northern Greece, staying around 29–32°C.
Wednesday (August 6): Mostly sunny across the country. Afternoon clouds may bring isolated showers, particularly in Crete and mountainous mainland areas. Northerly winds will strengthen, reaching 7 Beaufort in the Aegean. Temperatures will rise slightly.
Thursday (August 7): Largely clear skies, but northern and central mainland areas may see afternoon cloud cover. Northerly winds will intensify, potentially reaching 8 Beaufort in the northern Aegean. Temperatures will rise further in the south.
Friday (August 8): Clear weather continues with some afternoon clouds in mountainous areas. Northerly winds will remain strong, especially in the Aegean, with gusts up to 8 Beaufort. Temperatures will remain stable.
The strengthening meltemia winds from Thursday through Friday are expected to affect sea transport, especially in the Aegean Sea
