Weather: A hot weekend is coming – Where temperatures will reach 35 degrees Celsius

Greece is set for a warm and sunny weekend, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 35 degrees Celsius (95 Fahrenheit) by Sunday, signaling a distinctly summer-like atmosphere across most of the country.

On Saturday, June 6, the weather will be generally clear with ample sunshine. However, temporary clouds may develop during the afternoon hours, primarily over the northern mainland and mountainous regions elsewhere. These could bring brief, localized showers, though they are expected to be limited in extent and duration. Winds will blow from the north-northwest at 2 to 4 Beaufort, reaching up to 5 Beaufort in the Aegean Sea. Temperatures will see a slight increase, reaching 28 to 31 degrees Celsius in most areas, and locally up to 32 to 33 degrees in Thessaly and eastern Sterea.

In Athens, the forecast is for generally clear skies and sunshine throughout the day, with temperatures ranging from 17 to 30 degrees Celsius. Winds will be light and variable. Thessaloniki will also experience mostly clear weather with plenty of sunshine. Afternoon clouds might develop over nearby mountains, potentially bringing short-lived local rain. Temperatures in Thessaloniki will range from 17 to 29 degrees Celsius, with light, variable winds.

Sunday, June 7, is expected to be even more summery, with sunshine dominating nationwide. Brief, temporary clouds might form over inland areas during the warmer parts of the day, possibly leading to local showers or storms in mountainous regions, mainly in the north. These phenomena, however, are not expected to affect the majority of the country. Winds will continue from the north-northwest at 2 to 4 Beaufort, reaching up to 5 Beaufort, and potentially 6 Beaufort in the northern Ionian Sea. Temperatures will rise slightly again, reaching 32 to 33 degrees Celsius in most areas, and locally up to 34 to 35 degrees in eastern mainland regions.

The warmth is set to continue into Monday, June 8, with generally clear conditions prevailing. However, afternoon cloud development is still possible in mountainous areas, potentially bringing isolated showers or thunderstorms. The forecast indicates a continuation of the summer-like weather pattern.