The weather continues with an autumn-like feel this Wednesday, featuring scattered clouds and strong to gale-force winds in many parts of Greece.
Today’s forecast: Scattered clouds will prevail, increasing over central and southern regions. Rain and isolated thunderstorms are expected in the Cyclades, Crete, the eastern Aegean islands, and the Dodecanese. Local showers are also anticipated in parts of eastern Central Greece, the Peloponnese, and southern Evia.
Temperatures will range as follows:
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Northern Greece: 7–24°C (Western Macedonia: 4–20°C)
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Central & Southern Greece: 10–18°C
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Western Greece: 11–23°C
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Cyclades: 11–19°C
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Crete: 12–17°C
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Eastern Aegean islands: 10–19°C
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Dodecanese: 15–18°C
Winds: In the Aegean, strong to near-gale northerly winds will blow at 6–7 Beaufort. In the Dodecanese, winds will be variable and mild at 3–5 Beaufort. In the Ionian, light to moderate variable winds (3–4 Beaufort) are expected.
Athens: Partly cloudy skies with a chance of localized showers. Temperatures between 12–18°C, but 3–4 degrees cooler in the northern and eastern suburbs. Winds from the north at 4–5 Beaufort, reaching up to 7 Beaufort in eastern areas.
Thessaloniki: Mostly sunny with light scattered clouds. Temperatures between 13–24°C. Variable light winds in the Thermaic Gulf.
May Day Weather (Thursday, May 1st)
Unsettled weather with rain and isolated thunderstorms will affect the Cyclades, Crete, and the Dodecanese. Elsewhere, generally fair conditions will prevail with clouds increasing in northern mainland Greece during the afternoon, possibly leading to localized showers or isolated thunderstorms, mainly in Central and Eastern Macedonia.
Winds: Northern winds – 4–6 Beaufort in the west, 5–7 Beaufort in the east, and up to 8 Beaufort in parts of the Aegean.
Temperature: A slight rise is expected, particularly in the Ionian and mainland areas.
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Western regions: up to 26–27°C
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Central & Northern Greece: 23–25°C
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Other areas: 19–21°C
Friday Weather (May 2nd)
Unsettled weather will continue in Crete, the eastern Cyclades, and the Dodecanese, with rain and sporadic thunderstorms, easing by the evening. In the rest of the country, skies will be partly cloudy, thickening during the afternoon with local showers over the mainland and isolated storms in mountainous areas.
Winds: Northern winds at 3–5 Beaufort in the west (up to 6 Beaufort in the Ionian), and 5–7 Beaufort in the east, with brief gusts up to 8 Beaufort in the Aegean during the morning.
Temperature: No significant change expected.
Saturday Weather (May 3rd)
In Crete, clouds will linger with some local rain until the afternoon. Elsewhere, mostly clear skies are expected.
Winds: Northern winds – 3–5 Beaufort in the west (up to 6 in the Ionian), and 5–6 Beaufort in the east (locally up to 7 in the Aegean).
Temperature: A slight increase is anticipated.
Sunday Weather (May 4th)
Mostly clear conditions are expected across the country. Temporary cloud cover may develop in northern mainland regions in the afternoon, with the possibility of local showers in mountainous areas. Morning visibility may be locally limited in northwestern parts of the mainland.
Winds: West winds at 3–5 Beaufort, locally up to 6 Beaufort in southern areas.
Temperature: A noticeable rise is expected nationwide.
