greece weather

The latest forecasts from meteo.gr and the National Observatory of Athens indicate that dust concentrations will be high, especially over the Ionian Sea and mainland Greece.

Spring warmth continues, but increasing clouds and dust-laden rains will shape the early-week weather

Strong gale-force winds of up to 9 Beaufort are sweeping across the seas, leading to a ban on sailings from the ports of Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio.

The weekend will bring improving weather, with temperatures climbing to 18-20°C alongside passing clouds

Temperatures drop off the unseasonable highs of the weekend, with clouds and some local rains forecast for most regions of Greece.

Dust storms, humidity and high temperatures are expected to impact air quality across Greece through Sunday.

Temperatures are expected to stay at the same level, with highs reaching 15-17°C across most of the country and up to 18°C in the southern mainland.

From Thursday morning, unsettled weather will dominate, with rain and thunderstorms first hitting the western regions, particularly coastal areas.

Snowfall is forecast for half of the country, possibly affecting the peaks and highlands around the greater Athens-Piraeus area

An emergency warning was issued on Saturday afternoon for regions in western Greece, the Ionian Islands, Epirus, and the Peloponnese due to the extreme weather expected in the coming hours.

Winter shows no signs of easing in Greece, with low temperatures persisting across the country. From Thursday to Sunday, widespread rainfall is forecast.

Greece continues to experience harsh winter conditions, with very low temperatures expected to persist through mid-February. 

For most of Greece, this weekend looks to bring clear skies.

Greeks will enjoy a sunny and clear sky on Sunday, January 19, though scattered clouds are expected to appear in the west during the afternoon

Snowfall reached as far south as the mountain peaks surrounding the greater Athens-Piraeus region on Monday, as well as other mountainous regions in the southern half of the country. Traffic leading up to Mt. Parnitha was halted during the day. Meanwhile, in the northern half of the country, traffic restrictions were imposed for trucks and […]

Heavy snowfall has already begun in Florina, in northern Greece, with snow exceeding five centimeters in some areas, although no significant problems have been reported so far.

The low front was expected to also significantly decrease temperatures around the country

Residents of the broader Athens area were faced with reduced visibility levels and drivers on the roads were able to see only at shorter distances.

The weather will be pleasant on the Epiphany holiday in Greece, with temperatures reaching up to 18°C in some areas.

The celebration of the Feast of the Epiphany is expected to come with mostly clear and mild weather across Greece.