Greece will see mild winds and temperatures close to seasonal norms on Wednesday, with no significant changes from recent days.
Temporary cloud cover will develop over the central and southern Aegean from the morning, while clouds will be more scattered across the rest of the country.
Where Rain Is Expected
Clouds will thicken over the mainland during the afternoon and early evening, particularly over mountainous areas. Local rain and showers are expected in the mainland mountains, as well as in the mountains of Crete.
The showers will be localized and brief, while generally fair weather will prevail across the rest of the country.
Temperatures to Reach 36°C
Temperatures are not expected to change significantly. Highs will reach 32-33°C (90-91°F) on the islands and 34-36°C (93-97°F) on the mainland.
Winds will initially be variable at 2-4 Beaufort before gradually shifting northerly. In the eastern Aegean and the Dodecanese, they will reach up to 5 Beaufort.
Weather in Athens and Thessaloniki
In Attica, the greater Athens region, temporary clouds are forecast during the afternoon and early evening, with a chance of localized rain in western parts of the region. Temperatures will range from 24°C to 35°C (75-95°F), with variable winds of 2-4 Beaufort.
In Thessaloniki, mostly sunny conditions are expected, with some scattered clouds. Cloud cover will increase over the surrounding mountains during the afternoon and early evening, bringing localized rain and showers. Temperatures will range from 23°C to 34°C (73-93°F). Winds will initially be light and northerly before turning southerly from midday.
Wednesday’s Forecast According to Greece’s Weather Service
The weather will be generally clear, with some clouds temporarily becoming thicker over the mainland and Crete during the afternoon and early evening. Local showers are expected mainly in mountainous areas, with isolated thunderstorms possible in central and eastern Macedonia and Thrace.
Visibility will be locally limited in southern areas during the morning. In western Greece, winds will blow from the west at 3-4 Beaufort. In the east, winds will be light and variable, with west-northwesterly winds of up to 4 Beaufort in some areas.
Temperatures will remain largely unchanged, reaching 31-34°C (88-93°F) in most areas and locally 35-37°C (95-99°F) on the mainland.
Macedonia and Thrace
Weather: Generally clear, with some clouds temporarily increasing over mainland areas during the afternoon and early evening. Local rain or showers are expected in the mountains, with isolated thunderstorms possible in central and eastern Macedonia and Thrace.
Winds: Variable at 3-4 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 17°C to 35°C (63-95°F), reaching 37°C (99°F) in central Macedonia.
Ionian Islands, Epirus, Western Central Greece, Western Peloponnese
Weather: Generally clear, with some clouds temporarily increasing over the mainland during the afternoon and early evening. Local rain or showers are expected mainly in mountainous areas.
Winds: Westerly at up to 4 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 20°C to 34°C (68-93°F), locally reaching 35°C (95°F) on the mainland.
Thessaly, Eastern Central Greece, Evia, Eastern Peloponnese
Weather: Generally clear, with temporary cloud cover developing over the mainland during the afternoon and early evening, bringing local rain or showers to mountainous areas.
Winds: Variable at 3-4 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 17°C to 36°C (63-97°F), locally reaching 37°C (99°F).
Cyclades and Crete
Weather: The Cyclades will see locally increased cloud cover. Crete will be generally clear, with some clouds temporarily increasing mainly over the mountains during the afternoon and early evening, when local rain or showers are expected.
Winds: Westerly at up to 4 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 22°C to 29°C (72-84°F), reaching 30-31°C (86-88°F) in Crete.
Eastern Aegean Islands and Dodecanese
Weather: Generally clear, with some temporary clouds.
Winds: Variable at 3-4 Beaufort. In southern areas, winds will initially be westerly at the same strength before turning northerly from midday.
Temperature: From 22°C to 33°C (72-91°F).
Attica
Weather: Generally clear, with temporary cloud cover during the afternoon and early evening, when localized rain or showers are possible.
Winds: Variable at 2-4 Beaufort, temporarily turning southerly at the same strength during the afternoon and early evening.
Temperature: From 20°C to 33-34°C (68-93°F).
Thessaloniki
Weather: Some clouds, temporarily increasing over the surrounding mountains during the afternoon and early evening, where localized rain or showers are possible.
Winds: Variable at 2-4 Beaufort, temporarily turning southerly at the same strength during the afternoon and early evening.
Temperature: From 19°C to 33-34°C (66-93°F).
