Thursday’s weather in Greece will be mostly sunny and warm, with typical early summer conditions prevailing across the country. However, during the afternoon hours, clouds are expected to develop over mountainous inland areas, where local showers and thunderstorms may occur, especially along the Pindus mountain range. These weather changes will be temporary and localized, mainly affecting high-altitude terrain.

Temperature Forecast

Temperatures will remain high throughout the country, with inland regions experiencing some of the warmest conditions:

  • Western Macedonia: 13°C to 29°C
  • Eastern Macedonia & Thrace: 13°C to 31–34°C
  • Thessaly: 15°C to 34–36°C
  • Epirus: 15°C to 31–34°C
  • Other mainland regions: 17°C to 33–36°C
  • Ionian Islands: 17°C to 30–33°C
  • Aegean Islands and Crete: 17°C to 31–33°C

These temperatures make for ideal summer conditions, especially in coastal areas and the islands.

Wind Conditions

  • Aegean Sea: Winds will blow from the north, reaching up to 4 Beaufort, and occasionally up to 5 Beaufort in the southeastern Aegean.
  • Ionian Sea: Winds will come from the west to northwest, with intensities of up to 4 Beaufort.

Regional Forecasts

Athens (Attica Region)

  • Weather: Sunny and dry throughout the day.
  • Winds:
    • Morning and midday: Northerly winds at 3–4 Beaufort
    • Afternoon (southern parts): Light northerly winds at 2–3 Beaufort
  • Temperature: 24°C to 33–34°C
    Comfortable summer weather for both city and coastal excursions.

Thessaloniki

  • Weather: Clear skies with no significant weather disturbances expected.
  • Winds: Light, from mainly northern directions, at 2–3 Beaufort
  • Temperature: 22°C to 31–32°C
    A pleasant and stable day ideal for sightseeing or outdoor activities.

Travel Advisory

  • Travelers planning visits to mountainous areas in mainland Greece during the afternoon should be aware of brief thunderstorms or showers, especially near the Pindus mountain range.
  • Coastal and island areas, including the Aegean and Ionian Seas, will remain largely unaffected by these localized storms.
  • Moderate winds in the Aegean may cause some choppiness, particularly in the southeastern part, but no major disruptions are expected for ferry routes.