Μake us preferred on Google Heavy rain and scattered thunderstorms are forecast for parts of western Greece on Wednesday, Nov. 11, while temperatures will continue to rise across the country ahead of an unusually warm end to the week. The heaviest rainfall is expected in the northern Ionian Islands and Epirus on Wednesday morning, with thunderstorms also forecast for western Central Greece and the Dodecanese. Most other areas, including Athens and Thessaloniki, will see sunny spells, although brief showers are possible.
Temperatures will reach 21°C in northern Greece and up to 24°C elsewhere on Wednesday, before climbing to 25°C in some areas on Thursday, well above seasonal averages.
Southerly winds will strengthen over the following two days, bringing increasing concentrations of African dust. Dust levels are expected to be particularly high nationwide on Friday, when winds could reach 8 on the Beaufort scale over parts of the seas.
Wednesday, Nov. 11: Heavy Rain in Northwestern Greece
Cloudy skies and showers will affect the Ionian Islands, western mainland Greece and the eastern Aegean. Brief, light rain is also possible in western and central Macedonia, eastern Central Greece, Evia, the Peloponnese and the Cyclades, while other areas will experience periods of sunshine. Fog may reduce visibility in some mainland areas early in the morning and late at night. Southerly winds will generally range from 3 to 5 on the Beaufort scale, reaching 6 in some areas and briefly strengthening to 7 in the southwestern Aegean.
Athens and Attica: Mostly sunny with occasional clouds and a chance of light morning showers. Temperatures will range from 13°C to 22°C, locally reaching 23°C, with southwesterly winds of 2 to 4 on the Beaufort scale.
Thessaloniki: Sunny intervals with some morning cloud cover and a chance of light rain. Temperatures will range from 11°C to 19°C, locally reaching 20°C, with light, variable winds.
Thursday, Nov. 12: Temperatures Reach 25°C
Thursday will bring a further rise in temperatures, with highs of 22°C to 24°C across most of Greece and up to 25°C in some locations. Local showers are expected in Epirus, western Central Greece, the western and southern Peloponnese, the eastern Aegean and the Dodecanese. Elsewhere, conditions will remain mostly fair, with cloud cover increasing in places from the afternoon. Southerly winds will reach 3 to 5 on the Beaufort scale, strengthening to 6 or 7 over the seas.
Moderate concentrations of African dust are forecast across much of the country, while fog may develop in some areas during the early morning and late evening.
Friday, Nov. 13: African Dust and Strong Winds
African dust concentrations are expected to increase significantly nationwide on Friday, as southerly winds strengthen to 4 to 6 on the Beaufort scale and locally reach 7 or 8 over the seas. Western and northern Greece will see periods of increased cloud cover and local showers, with isolated thunderstorms possible in the northwest. Other regions will experience sunny intervals and occasional clouds, with a chance of local rain. Crete and the Dodecanese are expected to remain largely dry.
Temperatures will show little change, with highs of 22°C to 24°C in most areas, maintaining the unusually warm conditions for mid-November.
