Today, Friday, Greece is set to experience unsettled weather, marked by rain and thunderstorms across many regions, with some areas likely to see hail and intense downpours.

According to the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY), strong local showers, thunderstorms, and brief hailstorms are expected from early morning until afternoon in eastern Thessaly, Evia, and eastern Central Greece—including Attica. The Cyclades and Crete will be affected from midday, while Epirus will see storms in the afternoon. Storms are also forecast for the Dodecanese islands by evening.

In Attica, local rain and scattered thunderstorms—possibly strong—are expected from early morning through the afternoon, easing by evening.

Winds will be variable at 3–4 Beaufort, with western winds reaching up to 5 Beaufort in the south.

Temperatures will remain relatively stable, peaking at 20–22°C across most regions.

Regional Forecast Highlights:

Macedonia & Thrace
Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms from midday.
Winds: Variable 2–4 Beaufort
Temperature: 10–22°C (cooler in western Macedonia)

Ionian Islands, Epirus, Western Greece, Western Peloponnese
Passing clouds with local rain and afternoon storms, especially in Epirus.
Winds: NW 3–5 Beaufort
Temperature: 12–21°C (colder in mountainous Epirus)

Eastern Central Greece, Evia, Eastern Peloponnese
Rain and thunderstorms, possibly strong in some areas until afternoon.
Winds: Variable 3–4, western/northwesterly in the south
Temperature: 12–22°C

Cyclades & Crete
Cloudy with rain and possibly intense thunderstorms starting late morning.
Winds: Westerlies 3–5, locally 6 Beaufort in the south
Temperature: 14–22°C

East Aegean Islands & Dodecanese
Clouds and rain, with strong storms in the Dodecanese later in the day.
Winds: North to northwest 3–4 (north), west 3–5 (south)
Temperature: 15–22°C

Thessaly
Heavy rain and thunderstorms, particularly in eastern areas during the day.
Winds: Variable 3–4 Beaufort
Temperature: 11–22°C

Athens (Attica)
Showers and thunderstorms, potentially strong, easing by evening.
Winds: Variable 3–4 Beaufort
Temperature: 13–21°C

Thessaloniki
Afternoon rain and thunderstorms.
Winds: Variable 3–4 Beaufort
Temperature: 12–22°C

Stay alert and check local forecasts regularly, especially if traveling or planning outdoor activities.