Cold and unsettled conditions are expected across Greece on Monday, January 12, 2026. Rain and snowfall will occur in several regions, gradually easing as the day progresses. Temperatures will remain low for the time of year, and strong northerly winds will continue across the surrounding seas, potentially impacting maritime travel.
Cloud cover will affect Thrace, Eastern Macedonia, Halkidiki, the Aegean Sea, Evia, and Crete, gradually becoming confined mainly to the Aegean and Crete. Elsewhere, the country will see occasional clouds, mostly over mountainous mainland areas. Snowfall is expected in Thrace, Eastern Macedonia, Halkidiki, parts of the northeastern Aegean, Evia, Eastern Central Greece, and the Peloponnese until the morning hours, while snowfall in the mountains of Crete may persist until the afternoon. Rain will mainly affect the Aegean islands and lower-altitude areas of Crete.
Temperatures (in Celsius) will range as follows:
- Western Macedonia: -9°C to -2°C
- Rest of Macedonia and Thrace: -6°C to 4°C
- Thessaly: -4°C to 5°C
- Epirus: -5°C to 6°C
- Central Greece and the Peloponnese: -3°C to 8°C
- Ionian Islands and Northern/Eastern Aegean Islands: 1°C to 6°C
- Cyclades: 4°C to 8°C
- Dodecanese: 6°C to 11°C
- Crete: 3°C to 11°C
In the Aegean islands and Crete, the lowest temperatures are expected late in the day.
Winds across the seas will blow from northerly directions at 5 to 7 Beaufort, creating rough marine conditions.
Athens (Attica): Brief periods of local cloudiness are expected, alternating with extended sunshine. Northerly winds will blow at 3 to 5 Beaufort. Temperatures in central Athens will range from 2°C to 5°C.
Thessaloniki: Sunny conditions are forecast. Winds will be northwesterly at 2 to 4 Beaufort, increasing to 3 to 5 Beaufort in western parts of the prefecture. Temperatures in the city center will range from -3°C to 2°C.
Travelers should be prepared for cold weather, icy conditions in northern and mountainous regions, and possible disruptions to ferry services due to strong winds.
