Greece Weather: Highs of 36°C Expected, With Chance of Rain and Storms
Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Greece will experience generally clear weather with temporary clouds in the afternoons, potentially bringing local showers and isolated storms to mountainous areas.
- Temperatures will rise slightly, reaching up to 36 degrees Celsius in continental areas, while coastal regions will see highs between 31-33 degrees.
- Winds will generally be light, with some areas experiencing northerly breezes up to 6 Beaufort in the Aegean Sea.
Greece is set for a day of generally clear skies, though scattered clouds are expected to develop in the afternoons over inland areas. These clouds may bring brief, localized showers or isolated thunderstorms, particularly in mountainous regions.
Temperatures are forecast to see a slight increase across the mainland. Highs are expected to reach between 33-35 degrees Celsius, with some areas potentially hitting 36 degrees. Coastal and island regions will be slightly cooler, with temperatures ranging from 31-33 degrees Celsius.
Light winds will prevail, generally from the north, ranging from 3 to 5 Beaufort. However, in the Aegean Sea, winds could reach up to 6 Beaufort. The weather pattern is expected to shift gradually by evening, with increased cloud cover and potential for local rain and isolated storms developing in Macedonia and Thrace.
Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.