Greece enters a phase of gradual and noticeable temperature rise from early June, according to a chart published by meteorologist Sakis Arnaoutoglou.
According to him, after May 30th, instability for the weather significantly diminishes, and temperatures rise.
In the chart he publishes, Monday appears as the hottest day where thermometers will show up to 36 degrees Celsius, while, as Sakis Arnaoutoglou notes, “if you are in western and southern mainland Greece, as well as in Attica and Crete away from the sea, add 2 to 3 degrees higher temperature.”
Here’s the forecast from the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (HNMS) until Saturday:
Today, Tuesday, initially generally sunny weather in most areas, with only some clouds in the morning over the Dodecanese, where local showers and isolated thunderstorms may occur. However, from noon onwards, clouds will develop in central and northern mainland areas, with local showers, mainly sporadic thunderstorms in the north. Weather will improve in the evening.
Winds will blow from west directions at 4 to 5 Beaufort in the Ionian Sea and from west-northwest at 4 to 6 Beaufort in the Aegean Sea. Temperatures will remain relatively stable, reaching 26 to 29 degrees Celsius in mainland areas, 25 to 26 degrees Celsius in the Ionian Islands, and 24 to 27 degrees Celsius in the eastern Aegean islands.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, clouds will increase temporarily in the Ionian Sea and from noon onwards in mainland areas, with local showers or storms, and sporadic thunderstorms in the north. Weather phenomena in most areas will cease in the evening. Generally sunny weather with temporary clouds in Crete during the afternoon. Visibility in the morning and evening hours in mainland areas may be locally limited.
Winds will be variable and weak in the north, while from west directions at 3 to 5 Beaufort in the south. Temperatures will not change significantly, ranging from 26 to 28 degrees Celsius in mainland areas, locally reaching 29 degrees Celsius, and 25 to 27 degrees Celsius in the islands.
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On Thursday, generally sunny weather with scattered clouds, which may temporarily increase in mainland areas during noon and afternoon, with local showers or storms, and isolated thunderstorms in the northern mountains. Visibility in the morning hours in the west may be locally limited. Winds will blow from south-southwest directions at 3 to 5 Beaufort. Temperatures will remain stable.
Friday’s forecast indicates generally sunny weather across the country. Temporary clouds may develop at noon in central and northern mainland areas, possibly leading to local showers or storms in the north. Visibility in the morning in the west may be locally limited. Winds will blow from south directions at 3 to 5 Beaufort, locally reaching 6 Beaufort in the northern Aegean. Temperatures will slightly rise.
Saturday’s weather is expected to be generally sunny across the country. Temporary clouds may develop at noon in the north, with occasional showers possible in the mountains. Visibility in the morning in the west and north may be locally limited. Winds will blow from south directions at 2 to 4 Beaufort, locally reaching 5 Beaufort in the Aegean Sea. Temperatures will slightly further rise.
