Greece will see generally unsettled weather on Friday, January 9, 2026, with rain, isolated thunderstorms, and localized snowfall. Temperatures will show a slight increase compared to previous days, while strong winds in the Aegean Sea could affect ferry routes and marine activities.
Rain and occasional thunderstorms are expected in the southern Cyclades, the Dodecanese islands, and Crete, mainly during the early morning hours and again late in the day. From the morning onward, similar conditions will spread across the Ionian Sea and western to southwestern mainland Greece. Snowfall will be limited to higher elevations, mainly along the Pindus mountain range and the mountains of Western Central Greece, from morning through the afternoon.
Temperatures (in Celsius) will vary by region:
- Western Macedonia: -3°C to 8°C
- Rest of Macedonia and Thrace: -2°C to 10°C
- Thessaly: 1°C to 13°C
- Epirus: -2°C to 8°C
- Central Greece and the Peloponnese: 1°C to 13°C
- Ionian Islands: 3°C to 15°C
- Northern and Eastern Aegean Islands: 4°C to 12°C
- Cyclades: 7°C to 15°C
- Dodecanese: 8°C to 12°C
- Crete: 9°C to 16°C
Winds in the Aegean Sea will initially blow from the northwest at 5 to 7 Beaufort (strong), gradually shifting to southerly to southwesterly directions at 4 to 6 Beaufort by the afternoon. In the Ionian Sea, winds will be westerly at 2 to 4 Beaufort, strengthening to 3 to 5 Beaufort from the morning.
Athens (Attica): Periodic cloud cover is expected. Winds will be westerly at 3 to 5 Beaufort. Temperatures in central Athens will range from 6°C to 12°C.
Thessaloniki: Intermittent cloudiness is forecast. Winds will start from the northwest at 2 to 4 Beaufort, becoming variable up to 3 Beaufort later in the morning. Temperatures in the city center will range from 0°C to 8°C.
Travelers should stay informed about local conditions, especially in coastal and mountainous areas, where weather-related disruptions are more likely.
