Despite a slight drop in temperatures, Saturday will remain mild with spring-like characteristics, as maximum temperatures will stay above seasonal averages and no rainfall is expected.
The day will begin with scattered clouds, initially thicker over western mainland areas and Crete, gradually spreading eastward towards central Greece, the Peloponnese, and the Aegean islands, reaching northern Greece by the evening. However, there will also be intervals of sunshine, especially in northern regions, where skies will be clearer during the day.
Temperatures will drop slightly by 1-2°C, with midday highs around 17-20°C on the mainland, and similar values across the islands. The Dodecanese may see temperatures reaching 21°C.
Winds in the Ionian Sea will be variable at 2-3 Beaufort, while in the Aegean, northerly winds will blow at 3-5 Beaufort, locally reaching 6 Beaufort by midday.
Weather in Athens & Thessaloniki
In Athens, expect a mix of sunshine and cloud cover throughout the day. Temperatures will range from 9 to 19°C, with variable winds in the Saronic Gulf and northerlies in the Evian Gulf at 4-5 Beaufort.
In Thessaloniki, the weather will be mostly clear, with some high clouds developing in the afternoon. Temperatures will range from 7 to 19°C, with light variable winds at 2-3 Beaufort.
Looking Ahead
On Sunday, the weather will be clear across the country, with sunshine dominating most areas. Only the Aegean islands may experience some passing clouds until midday, but they will clear up later.
During the early morning hours, fog may reduce visibility in western Greece and the eastern Aegean. Temperatures will remain stable, with highs reaching 19-20°C. Winds will stay light in the Ionian (up to 3 Beaufort) and moderate northerlies in the Aegean (4-5 Beaufort).
The new week will begin with good weather, featuring plenty of sunshine and only some local clouds in western Greece. There is a chance of rain in the Ionian Sea, while temperatures will rise slightly, reaching 20-21°C. Winds will gradually turn southerly, reaching 5-6 Beaufort in the Ionian Sea.
