Greece braces for heatwave, with temperatures hitting 38°C and African dust

Greece is set to experience a substantial heatwave, with the National Meteorological Service forecasting temperatures to climb as high as 38 degrees Celsius in several locations. The forecast, covering Sunday, July 26, 2026, and extending into the following days, indicates generally clear skies across most of the country.

Alongside the rising temperatures, meteorological conditions are favorable for the transport of African dust, which is expected to affect the country, particularly its western regions. Winds will be variable, generally ranging from 3 to 4 Beaufort, with stronger gusts of 4 to 5 Beaufort anticipated in the Aegean Sea, locally reaching up to 6 Beaufort in the south.

Temperatures are projected to rise significantly, reaching 32 to 34 degrees Celsius in many areas on Sunday. By Monday, July 27, the heat is expected to intensify further, with continental areas potentially reaching 35 to 37 degrees, and locally up to 38 degrees Celsius. Island regions will also experience higher temperatures, reaching 33 to 35 degrees Celsius.

Looking ahead to Tuesday, July 28, and Wednesday, July 29, the forecast suggests generally clear weather will persist, though northern Greece may see some intermittent cloud cover in the afternoons, possibly bringing isolated showers and thunderstorms, mainly in mountainous areas. The transfer of African dust is also expected to continue during these days, with winds blowing from the south.