The severe weather that swept across the country over the past 48 hours has now subsided. The north wind has cleared the atmosphere of the African dust that had blanketed many regions and choked Crete. However, some instability remains, with showers expected mainly in the mountainous areas of the mainland from midday onward. This pattern will continue through Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, with local showers primarily in the afternoons and midday, while temperatures are expected to stay below 30°C for the rest of the week.

Meteorologist Thodoros Kolydas noted, “The dust is gone, and we don’t expect it to return until the end of the week. Temperatures will stay at normal levels, with limited instability on Tuesday and Wednesday, and more notable showers forecast for next Friday and Saturday.”

Welcoming June

“We finally see the blue sky after many days,” says George Tsatrafillas, commenting on the current weather scene. As the meteorologist predicts, “With clear skies, northerly winds, dew, and midday showers mainly in the mountains, we are welcoming June! Good morning and have a great week!”

Monday, May 26, 2025: Max Temp 29.9°C – Increased Northerly Winds

On Monday, temperatures rose mainly in Central and Western Macedonia and Thessaly, with a drop recorded in the Aegean islands and Crete. The highest temperature was observed in Nisyros at 29.9°C, followed by Lindos with 28.4°C and Kasos with 28.3°C. The meteo.gr / National Observatory of Athens network shows the top 8 stations with the highest readings.

Meanwhile, northerly winds intensified across the country. The strongest gusts until 6 pm were recorded in Paximada, Karystos (90 km/h), Chora, Amorgos (89 km/h), and Porto Tinos (87 km/h).

Today’s Weather Forecast

Generally, clear skies are expected, with local clouds mainly in the mainland from midday. Isolated showers and thunderstorms may develop in mountainous areas from noon onward.

– Western Macedonia: 8-24°C
– Thessaloniki: 12-28°C
– Thrace: 12-28°C
– Thessaly: 14-29°C
– Epirus: 10-25°C
– Sterea and Peloponnese: 10-29°C
– Ionian Islands: 12-26°C
– North and East Aegean Islands: 10-27°C
– Cyclades: 14-27°C
– Dodecanese: 18-25°C
– Crete: 11-27°C

Winds in the Aegean will blow from west to southwest at 3-5 Beaufort, with stronger gusts (4-6 Beaufort) in the Dodecanese. The Ionian Sea will see west to northwest winds at 2-4 Beaufort.

In Attica, expect mainly clear skies with some clouds in the afternoon, winds shifting from northwest to southwest at 2-4 Beaufort, and temperatures between 18-27°C.

In Thessaloniki, generally clear with some afternoon clouds, winds increasing to 4-5 Beaufort in the afternoon, and temperatures from 16-29°C.

Weather Outlook for Wednesday, May 28, 2025

A few clouds are expected across the continent, increasing locally around midday and afternoon, with possible rain and thunderstorms mainly in mountainous regions. Elsewhere, skies will remain mostly clear, with some clouds in Crete’s mountains bringing isolated showers.

Winds will blow northwest at 3-5 Beaufort, with occasional gusts up to 6 Beaufort near Crete and the Dodecanese.

Temperatures will stay steady, reaching 26-28°C in eastern mainland areas and 24-26°C elsewhere.

Weather Outlook for Thursday, May 29, 2025

A few clouds are expected, increasing initially in eastern Macedonia and Thrace, then spreading to the Ionian Sea, mainland, and Crete mountains from midday. Local showers and thunderstorms are forecast from noon, especially in the mountains and possibly in the Ionian Sea. Clouds will gradually increase in the eastern regions in the afternoon, with isolated storms in the Cyclades and Sporades. Phenomena should diminish in the evening.

Winds will be from the northwest at 3-5 Beaufort, with stable temperatures.

Weather Outlook for Friday, May 30, 2025

In the eastern regions, expect partly cloudy skies with some rain and thunderstorms. Conditions will gradually improve in Crete and the Dodecanese. Elsewhere, clouds may increase during midday and afternoon, bringing local rain and isolated storms.

Winds will blow from north-northwest at 3-5 Beaufort, possibly reaching 6 in the Ionian Sea. Temperatures will see a slight dip.

Weather Outlook for Saturday, May 31, 2025

Crete and the Dodecanese will experience cloudy weather with local rain until the afternoon. In other areas, expect mostly clear skies at first, with cloud development in the northern mountains during midday and afternoon, leading to local showers and isolated thunderstorms.

Winds will be from the northwest at 3-4 Beaufort, with local gusts up to 5 in the Aegean. Temperatures will rise slightly.