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Greece is facing a sharp change in weather on Thursday, November 5, as rain spreads across several regions, temperatures fall and strong northerly winds sweep the Aegean.

Clouds are expected across much of the country, with local showers forecast in mainland areas and Crete. Snowfall is also expected in mountainous areas above 1,800 meters, while fog could reduce visibility overnight and during the early morning, particularly in central and northern Greece.

The National Meteorological Service (EMY) and the meteo weather service both forecast a noticeable drop in temperatures, especially in the north.

Where rain and snow are expected

According to EMY, local showers are expected in Macedonia, Thessaly, eastern Central Greece, Evia, the eastern Peloponnese, the Cyclades and Crete. Rain is also forecast in Thrace during the morning.

Meteo expects intermittent showers across central, eastern and northern mainland Greece, as well as the Peloponnese, Evia and Crete. Brief, light rainfall is also possible in the Sporades and Cyclades.

Snow is forecast in mountainous areas at elevations above approximately 1,800 meters.

Visibility will be locally reduced in western mainland areas during the morning and evening, while meteo also warns of fog overnight and early in the day in central and northern Greece.

Temperatures fall across the country

Temperatures are expected to drop noticeably, with the coldest conditions in northern Greece.

According to meteo, temperatures will range from 1 to 9–11 degrees Celsius in Western Macedonia, and from 4 to 12–14 degrees in the rest of Macedonia and Thrace.

The forecast ranges elsewhere are:

  • Epirus: 6–18C
  • Thessaly: 6–15–16C
  • Other mainland areas: 8–17–18C, reaching 19–20C locally in the south
  • Ionian Islands: 10–18–20C
  • Northern and northeastern Aegean islands: 10–15–17C
  • Other Aegean islands and Crete: 13–19–20C

EMY forecasts highs of 14–16C in the north, 20–21C in the west, 17–20C across most other regions and 22–23C in the southeastern islands.

Northerly winds will reach 5–6 on the Beaufort scale in the Aegean, while easterly winds of 3–5 Beaufort are expected in the Ionian. EMY forecasts winds of up to 7 Beaufort in the Aegean. Winds in western Greece will be variable, reaching 3–5 Beaufort.

Weather in Athens and Thessaloniki

In Attica, cloudy skies are expected, with a high chance of light showers until midday, mainly in the northern parts of the region. Northerly winds will reach 4–5 Beaufort, strengthening to 6 Beaufort in eastern and southeastern areas. Temperatures in Athens are forecast to range from 11 to 17–18C.

In Thessaloniki, light showers are expected intermittently, with fog developing overnight and during the early morning. Winds will be light and variable, while temperatures in the city center will range from 11 to 14C.