October’s summer-like weather is coming to an end today as temperatures begin to drop, gradually returning to normal for the season. Additionally, African dust levels will rise in the east and south. According to the National Weather Service, scattered showers are expected in the northeast through the afternoon.

In a post on X, EMY director Theodoros Kolydas noted that while temperatures will cool, there’s little good news regarding rainfall. High-pressure systems are dominating the region, preventing low-pressure systems from reaching the Central Mediterranean, and reducing the likelihood of significant precipitation for now.

Yesterday, temperatures soared to 35.2°C in Galaxidi, and over 20% of the EAA network’s weather stations reported temperatures above 30°C.

Today’s Forecast:

Light clouds will prevail, becoming thicker over the Aegean and parts of the mainland. Local showers and occasional thunderstorms are likely in Central and Eastern Macedonia, Thrace, and parts of the Northern and Eastern Aegean. Dust concentrations will be higher in the east and south, and visibility may be limited in some areas through the morning.

Temperatures will range from:

• 10-21°C in Western Macedonia,
• 15-25°C in the rest of Macedonia and Thrace,
• 15-27°C in Thessaly,
• 13-26°C in Epirus and Western Central Greece,
• 18-28°C in the rest of Central Greece,
• 15-25°C in the Peloponnese,
• 16-21°C in the Ionian islands,
• 18-26°C in the North and East Aegean islands,
• 17-27°C in the Cyclades and Dodecanese,
• and 16-26°C in Crete.

Winds:

• Thermaikos and Sporades: Northwest, 3-5 Beaufort, shifting to 2-4 Beaufort in the northeast by afternoon.
• North Aegean: Variable at 2-4 Beaufort, becoming 3-5 Beaufort from the northeast.
• Central and South Aegean: Initially variable, turning north with 2-4 Beaufort.
• Ionian: Northwest winds, strengthening to 4-6 Beaufort by midday.

Looking Ahead:

Wednesday, October 16: Clear with cooler temperatures in the east and north, and strong winds continuing in the Aegean.

Sunday, October 13: Cooler with local showers in parts of central Macedonia, Thessaly, and northern Crete. Winds from the north at 3-5 Beaufort, locally 6 in the Aegean.

Monday, October 14: Slightly cloudy skies, stable temperatures, and moderate winds.

Tuesday, October 15: Mostly clear with winds picking up, especially in the Aegean where they may reach 7 Beaufort.