Summer weather in Greece, with afternoon 'traps' of rain and thunderstorms in some areas

Clear skies are forecast across Greece today, according to the National Meteorological Service, with a minor rise in temperatures expected.

However, residents in certain regions should be prepared for potential afternoon showers and thunderstorms. The forecast indicates that clouds will increase locally over inland areas during the midday and afternoon. Specifically, eastern Sterea, Euboea, the Peloponnese, and the mountainous parts of central and northern Greece may experience brief rain or isolated thunderstorms.

Visibility is expected to be limited in the early morning hours, particularly in the western mainland areas. The weather is predicted to improve from the evening onwards across the rest of the country, maintaining generally clear conditions.

Temperatures will see a slight increase. Coastal and mainland areas are expected to reach highs of 30 to 32 degrees Celsius, with some places potentially hitting 33 degrees. In the eastern island regions, temperatures will range between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Winds will generally blow from the north at 3 to 5 Beaufort. However, in the Aegean Sea, winds could reach up to 6 or locally 7 Beaufort, indicating potentially stronger conditions at sea.