Rain and Thunderstorms Across Greece Today, Temperatures Up to 26°C

The National Meteorological Service (EMY) forecasts cloudy skies with localized rain and sporadic thunderstorms across many parts of Greece today, particularly in southern regions. The weather is expected to improve gradually from the afternoon.

National Overview

Winds will blow from northern directions at 3 to 5 Beaufort, though southern areas may experience southerly winds of similar intensity in the morning. Temperatures will generally range between 21°C and 24°C, reaching up to 26°C in southern regions. In Athens, expect highs of 24°C, while Thessaloniki will see temperatures up to 23°C.

Regional Weather Breakdown

Macedonia and Thrace

• Weather: Mostly cloudy with intermittent local rain.
• Winds: Variable at 3 to 4 Beaufort, with northeastern winds in eastern areas in the morning.
• Temperature: 13°C to 24°C, slightly cooler in western Macedonia by 2-3°C.

Ionian Islands, Epirus, Western Sterea, Western Peloponnese

• Weather: Cloudy with occasional rain and isolated thunderstorms in southern areas early in the morning. Conditions will improve by afternoon.
• Winds: Easterly at 3 to 5 Beaufort, shifting to northwesterly later.
• Temperature: 15°C to 24°C.

Thessaly, Eastern Sterea, Evia, Eastern Peloponnese

• Weather: Cloudy with local rain and possible isolated thunderstorms in southern areas in the morning.
• Winds: Northerly at 3 to 4 Beaufort.
• Temperature: 15°C to 25°C.

Cyclades and Crete

• Weather: Cloudy with rain and sporadic thunderstorms, easing from the afternoon.
• Winds: Northerly at 3 to 4 Beaufort, with southerly winds up to 5 Beaufort in southern areas in the morning.
• Temperature: 18°C to 24°C, up to 26°C in Crete.

Eastern Aegean Islands and Dodecanese

• Weather: Cloudy with local rain in the Eastern Aegean, spreading to the Dodecanese with occasional thunderstorms. Conditions will improve by afternoon.
• Winds: Northerly at 3 to 4 Beaufort in the north; southerly at 3 to 5 Beaufort elsewhere, shifting to northwesterly later.
• Temperature: 18°C to 22°C, up to 26°C in the Dodecanese.

Attica

• Weather: Cloudy with local rain and possible isolated thunderstorms in the morning, improving by afternoon.
• Winds: Northerly at 3 to 4 Beaufort.
• Temperature: 16°C to 24°C.

Thessaloniki

• Weather: Cloudy with intermittent local rain.
• Winds: Variable at 3 to 4 Beaufort.
• Temperature: 15°C to 23°C.

Stay prepared for wet conditions, especially in the morning, and expect milder weather as the day progresses.