Winter will remain in full force until mid-February, with the biting cold continuing across the country.

According to the director of the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (HNMS), Thodoris Kolydas, temperatures will stay slightly below seasonal norms, with strong northerly winds in the Aegean. Winds will reach 7 to 8 Beaufort locally in the Aegean until Saturday, then slightly ease to 6 to 7 Beaufort from Sunday. In terms of weather phenomena, scattered showers are expected in the east and south, with light snowfall in mountainous areas.

Η ΠΡΟΟΠΤΙΚΗ ΤΟΥ ΚΑΙΡΟΥ ΑΠΟ ΤΗΝ ΠΕΜΠΤΗ 6 ΦΕΒΡΟΥΑΡΊΟΥ 2025
Διατηρείται η θερμοκρασία σε επίπεδα λίγο κάτω από τα κανονικά για την εποχή με ενισχυμένους βοριάδες στο Αιγαίο. Οι άνεμοι έως το Σάββατο στο Αιγαίο θα φτάνουν τοπικά τα 7 με 8 μποφόρ , ενώ από την Κυριακή λίγο θα… pic.twitter.com/fFIuC45R9G

— Theodoros Kolydas (@KolydasT) February 6, 2025

After an exceptionally warm January, cold air masses are affecting the southern Balkans and Greece. While this weather shift is normal for the season, an unusually strong anticyclone over northeastern Europe will keep temperatures low in Greece until mid-month, according to Meteo.

The map shows:

• Atmospheric pressure at sea level, highlighting the center of the strong, cold anticyclone over western Russia
• The distribution of cold air masses around the anticyclone
• The flow of cold air masses toward Greece

This situation is driven by the expansion of the Siberian Anticyclone westward, combined with high-pressure systems over Scandinavia, which formed due to intense low-pressure activity in the North Atlantic Ocean.

In short, atmospheric circulation in the Northern Hemisphere will maintain the cold for several days in Greece. Temperatures will be 5-7°C lower than normal for the season. It is noted that the 1,500-meter altitude level is used in meteorology to analyze air mass movements.

Today’s Weather

Cloud cover will be locally and periodically increased. Scattered showers or sleet will occur in Macedonia, Thessaly, Central Greece, and northern Peloponnese. Temporary snowfall is expected in mountainous areas and, in some cases, semi-mountainous regions of these areas. Localized showers will also occur in the Ionian Islands, parts of western mainland Greece, and possibly in areas of Evia and the Cyclades. Crete will see a few light showers mainly in the north, with some snow in the mountains. Frost is expected overnight and early in the morning in central and northern Greece.

Temperature forecast:

• Western Macedonia: -7°C to 4°C
• Rest of northern Greece: -4°C to 8°C
• Western & southern mainland: 2°C to 13-14°C
• Thessaly & northern Central Greece: -1°C to 8-9°C
• Other mainland areas: 1°C to 9-10°C
• Ionian Islands: 7°C to 12°C
• Northern Aegean Islands: 3°C to 7°C
• Rest of the Aegean & Crete: 5°C to 10-12°C

Winds:

• Northern Aegean: Northeastern winds 5-6 Beaufort
• Rest of the Aegean: Northern winds 6-7 Beaufort, locally up to 8 Beaufort in southern parts
• Ionian Sea: Easterly to southeasterly winds 4-5 Beaufort, locally up to 6 Beaufort

Athens: Expect increased cloud cover with a few light showers, mainly in the north and east. Light snowfall may occur in mountainous areas. Winds will be northeastern at 4-5 Beaufort, locally up to 6 Beaufort. Temperature: 5°C to 8-9°C.

Thessaloniki: Cloudy with light rain in lowlands and light snow in mountains until the morning. Winds variable, 2-3 Beaufort. Temperature: 3°C to 7°C.

Weather on Saturday, February 8, 2025

In eastern mainland Greece, the northeastern Aegean islands, Sporades, Evia, the Cyclades, and Crete, cloud cover will be locally increased with isolated showers. Light snowfall will occur in mountainous areas, including Evia and Crete. The rest of the country will see partly cloudy skies, locally increased at times.

Winds:

• Western Greece: Easterly 4-6 Beaufort
• Eastern Greece: Northern/northeastern 5-7 Beaufort, locally up to 8 Beaufort in the Aegean

Temperature: No significant change, remaining below seasonal averages.

• Central & northern Greece: 8-10°C
• Other areas: 11-13°C
• Western Greece, Dodecanese, Crete: Up to 14-15°C
• Frost expected in mainland Greece during early morning and night hours.

Weather on Sunday, February 9, 2025

In eastern mainland Greece, the northeastern Aegean islands, Sporades, Evia, the Cyclades, Crete, and the Dodecanese, cloud cover will be locally increased with isolated showers. Light snowfall will occur in mountainous areas, including Evia and Crete. The rest of the country will see partly cloudy skies, locally increased at times.

Winds:

• Western Greece: Easterly 4-5 Beaufort
• Eastern Greece: Northern/northeastern 5-7 Beaufort, possibly up to 8 Beaufort in the Aegean

Temperature: No significant change. Frost expected in mainland Greece during early morning and night hours.