The weather in Greece for Sunday, December 22, will be generally mild, with occasional clouds and scattered showers, mostly affecting the western regions, the eastern islands, eastern Macedonia, and Thrace.
In Attica, clear skies are expected throughout the day. Winds will remain light, with temperatures ranging between 7°C and 15°C.
A significant shift in the weather is expected starting Monday, December 23, bringing rain, thunderstorms, possible hail, and heavy snowfall in mountainous regions. Winds will be stormy, with speeds reaching 6-8 Beaufort and locally up to 9 Beaufort, potentially causing disruptions to maritime travel.
According to meteorologist Yiannis Kallianos, the severe weather will first impact western Greece before spreading to the eastern Aegean islands, the Dodecanese, Thrace, the Cyclades, western and southern Crete, Attica, Euboea, and parts of the Peloponnese. In Attica, intense thunderstorms are anticipated later in the afternoon.
Rainfall will persist through Tuesday and Christmas Day on Wednesday, though it is expected to gradually ease.