Despite the bright sunshine in the morning, the weather in Athens is expected to change dramatically, with rain affecting the Greek capital until late in the evening.
According to the Windy weather map, rainfall is expected to begin in Athens at around 1:00 PM, with conditions worsening later in the afternoon as showers and thunderstorms develop.
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The rain is expected to ease after approximately 9:00–10:00 PM.
Today’s weather forecast from the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY)
Partly cloudy skies are expected, with cloud cover temporarily increasing over mainland Greece and Crete during the midday and afternoon hours. Local showers or rainfall are expected mainly in mountainous areas.
Isolated thunderstorms are forecast for northern mainland Greece, the Peloponnese, and mountainous regions in other parts of the country.
Winds will blow from northerly directions at 4 to 6 Beaufort.
Temperatures will rise slightly, with highs reaching 26–28°C in mainland areas and 24–25°C in the rest of the country.
Attica forecast
Weather in Attica was generally clear in the morning, but clouds will develop from midday onward, bringing local rainfall.
- Winds: Variable, 3 to 4 Beaufort
- Temperature: 14°C to 27°C
Τhessaloniki forecast
In Thessaloniki, partly cloudy conditions are expected, with increased cloud cover in the afternoon bringing local showers and possible isolated thunderstorms in mountainous areas.
Winds: Northwesterly, 4 to 5 Beaufort Temperature: 15°C to 26°C
Weather across Greece
Macedonia & Thrace:
Temporary cloud increases with local showers and isolated mountain thunderstorms, especially in the afternoon. Weather activity will continue into the evening in Thrace.
Ionian Islands, Epirus, Western Central Greece, Western Peloponnese:
Mostly clear, but cloud development inland during the afternoon may trigger local showers and isolated storms in western Peloponnese.
Thessaly, Eastern Central Greece, Evia, Eastern Peloponnese:
Generally fair weather, with afternoon instability bringing local showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Cyclades & Crete:
Mostly sunny. In Crete, cloud development is expected over western mountainous areas in the afternoon, with local rain and possibly isolated storms.
Eastern Aegean Islands & Dodecanese:
Generally clear, with some cloud development in northern areas during the afternoon and local showers.
