Generally clear weather is expected across Greece as the new week begins, according to the forecast issued by the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY). Thin clouds are expected in several areas, becoming denser over central and northern mainland regions, where local showers and isolated thunderstorms may develop, particularly in the mountains of Macedonia.

Visibility will be limited during the early morning hours, with fog likely to form in some areas. Winds will blow from the south at 3 to 5 Beaufort, reaching 6 Beaufort over southern seas, before shifting to westerly and northwesterly directions from midday onward. Temperatures will remain above seasonal norms, reaching up to 30 degrees Celsius on the mainland and 31 degrees in Crete.

Detailed Forecast by Region

Macedonia and Thrace

Partly cloudy skies are expected, with cloud cover temporarily increasing during the afternoon. Local showers and isolated thunderstorms are possible in the mountainous areas of Macedonia. Winds will be variable at 2 to 4 Beaufort, while temperatures will range from 13 to 26 degrees Celsius, remaining lower in western Macedonia.

Ionian Islands, Epirus, Western Central Greece and Western Peloponnese

Light cloud cover will occasionally become denser. Winds will initially be variable at 3 to 4 Beaufort before turning westerly to northwesterly at 4 to 5 Beaufort from midday onward. Temperatures will reach up to 27 degrees Celsius.

Thessaly, Eastern Central Greece, Evia and Eastern Peloponnese

Thin clouds are expected, becoming denser locally in the afternoon, with a chance of showers in mountainous areas. Winds will blow from the south at 3 to 4 Beaufort before shifting to west-northwesterly winds of up to 6 Beaufort later in the day. Temperatures are expected to climb to 30 degrees Celsius.

Cyclades and Crete

Partly cloudy skies are forecast, with thicker cloud cover in some areas. Southeasterly winds at 3 to 5 Beaufort, temporarily reaching 6 Beaufort, will gradually shift to westerly and northwesterly directions. Temperatures in Crete are expected to reach 31 degrees Celsius.

Eastern Aegean Islands and Dodecanese

Thin cloud cover, occasionally denser in places, is expected. Southern winds will blow at 3 to 5 Beaufort, reaching 6 Beaufort in southern areas. Temperatures will rise to 26 degrees Celsius.

Attica

Partly cloudy conditions are expected, with thicker clouds during midday and the afternoon. Winds will blow from the south at 3 to 4 Beaufort before turning west-northwesterly at 4 to 5 Beaufort later in the day. Temperatures will range from 15 to 28 degrees Celsius.

Thessaloniki

A similar weather pattern is forecast, with light cloud cover becoming temporarily denser and the possibility of local showers in nearby mountainous areas. Southern winds at 3 to 4 Beaufort are expected, with temperatures reaching up to 25 degrees Celsius.

Forecast for the Coming Days

Tuesday, May 12

Generally fair weather is expected, with temporary cloud cover in northern regions and local showers mainly in mountainous areas. Westerly to southwesterly winds will blow at 4 to 6 Beaufort, reaching 7 Beaufort in the southern Aegean. Temperatures will rise slightly further, reaching up to 33 degrees Celsius in southern mainland areas.

Wednesday, May 13

Mostly clear skies are forecast, with temporary cloud cover and local showers in northern Greece. Morning fog is expected in western regions. Westerly winds will blow at 3 to 5 Beaufort, reaching 6 Beaufort in southern areas. Temperatures will see a slight drop.

Thursday, May 14

Clouds and local rain showers are expected in northern Greece, along with isolated thunderstorms that will weaken by evening. The rest of the country will experience generally fair weather, although afternoon showers are possible on the mainland. Temperatures will fall slightly.

Friday, May 15

Thin cloud cover is expected, becoming denser during midday and the afternoon, bringing local rain showers to western and northern regions. Morning fog is likely in western Greece. Winds will remain variable, with southerly winds up to 5 Beaufort in central and northern areas and westerly winds up to 6 Beaufort in the south. Temperatures are expected to remain largely unchanged.