On Thursday, expect mostly cloudy skies with sunny intervals, particularly in the northern and eastern mainland regions. In areas with denser cloud cover, such as western Greece, the Ionian Islands, Thrace, the Aegean Islands, Crete, and possibly the Cyclades, light local drizzle is forecast. Morning fog may limit visibility in certain areas.
- Temperatures:
- Northern Greece: Up to 15°C (Thrace may reach 18°C).
- Rest of the country: Highs of 17–18°C.
- Winds: Southerly to southwesterly at 2–4 Beaufort, locally reaching 5 in the northern Aegean.
Attica will be partly cloudy skies in the morning, with more sunshine in the afternoon. Temperatures between 12–18°C. Winds will remain light, varying at 2–3 Beaufort.
Sunshine is expected in Thessaloniki with occasional thickening clouds until the afternoon. Temperatures will range from 7–14°C, with light variable winds in the Thermaic Gulf at 2–3 Beaufort.
Looking Ahead
Friday’s weather will mirror Thursday’s, featuring sunny spells and intervals of cloud cover. Light local drizzle may occur in western Greece, the eastern Aegean, and Crete.
- Temperatures: Afternoon highs of 15–18°C.
- Winds: Southwesterly breezes at 3–5 Beaufort across the seas.
Saturday will bring more extensive cloud cover, with light local showers expected in western and northern mainland regions as well as the eastern and southern Aegean. Rainfall will remain light and scattered.
- Temperatures:
- Northern Greece: Cooling to 13°C.
- Southern regions: Remaining mild at 18–19°C.
- Winds:
- Ionian and southern Aegean: Westerly at 4–6 Beaufort.
- Northern Aegean: Shifting to northerly winds.
Starting Sunday, significant weather changes are expected, including rain, heavy snowfall, and a notable drop in temperatures across the country.