Friday will bring a mix of unsettled and improving weather conditions across Greece. Early in the day, northern parts of the Aegean will see thunderstorms, some of which may be intense, though these are expected to weaken by midday. Scattered showers and storms will also develop across mainland Greece during the afternoon, while western Crete may experience brief morning showers. Meanwhile, a gradual rise in temperatures is expected in northern mainland regions.
Temperatures:
- Western Macedonia: 12°C to 29°C
- Rest of Macedonia & Thrace: 14°C to 33–35°C
- Thessaly: 15°C to 33°C
- Epirus: 13°C to 33°C
- Western Greece: 13°C to 32°C
- Other mainland regions: 12°C to 32°C
- Ionian Islands: 20°C to 30–31°C
- Aegean Islands & Crete: 18°C to 31–33°C
Warmer conditions are expected particularly in the northern mainland, with temperatures trending slightly higher than previous days.
Winds:
- Ionian Sea: Northwesterly winds at 4–5 Beaufort.
- Aegean Sea: Northerly to northwesterly winds ranging from 5–6 Beaufort, with gusts reaching up to 7 Beaufort in some areas, which may affect sea travel conditions.
Regional Highlights:
- Athens and Attica:
Expect partly cloudy skies early in the day with local showers mainly in the northern parts of the prefecture. Conditions will improve gradually by the afternoon. Winds will blow from northern directions at 4–5 Beaufort, reaching up to 6 Beaufort in eastern areas. Temperatures will range between 25°C and 32°C. - Thessaloniki:
Variable cloud cover is forecast with a chance of local showers during the warmer part of the day, especially in the surrounding mountainous areas. Winds will be light, from various directions, at 2–3 Beaufort. The temperature will range from 23°C to 30–31°C.
Advice for Travellers and Locals:
Those in northern and central parts of Greece should be aware of possible stormy weather early in the day and during the afternoon. The increased wind activity in the Aegean may affect sea routes, particularly in exposed areas. Visitors to southern islands and western regions can generally expect more stable and pleasant conditions throughout the day.
