Greece will experience a mix of sunshine and increasing clouds on Wednesday, with localized rain and thunderstorms mainly in the west and north during the day, spreading to central and southern mainland areas later. African dust will also make its presence felt, especially in western and southern regions, leading to muddy rain showers in affected areas. Visibility will be limited at times, particularly during the morning and evening hours in mainland regions.
Temperatures will remain unseasonably high, with daytime highs reaching up to 28°C in northern Crete. Strong southeasterly winds will intensify, particularly in the Ionian, where gusts may reach near gale-force strength (7 Beaufort).
Regional Weather Details
In Athens, expect partly cloudy skies throughout the day, with periods of denser clouds. Morning and evening hours may bring reduced visibility. Temperatures will range from 13-21°C, though northern and coastal areas will be slightly cooler. Southeasterly winds will gradually strengthen, reaching 5 Beaufort by evening.
In Thessaloniki, the day will start with cloudy intervals and areas of fog, especially in the morning and evening. Temperatures will vary between 12-19°C, while southeasterly winds in the Thermaic Gulf will increase to 4-5 Beaufort in the afternoon.
Wider Temperature Overview
- Northern Greece: 10-20°C (Western Macedonia: 5-17°C)
- Central & Southern Greece: 12-22°C
- Western Greece: 11-25°C (Epirus: 7-17°C)
- Cyclades: 15-20°C
- Crete: 11-24°C (Northern Crete up to 28°C)
- Eastern Aegean Islands: 12-22°C
- Dodecanese: 14-19°C
Wind Conditions
- Aegean Sea: Southeasterly winds 5-6 Beaufort
- Ionian Sea: Southeasterly winds 5-6 Beaufort, increasing to 7 Beaufort in the south
Looking Ahead
The warm spell continues, with high temperatures and strong southeasterly winds persisting into Thursday. African dust will remain in the atmosphere, while localized rain could develop in some areas. Stay tuned for updates as conditions evolve.
Source: meteo
