The exodus of Athenians and many tourists for the Holy Spirit three-day weekend has already begun, with ferries from the port of Piraeus departing at full capacity. Local thunderstorms are expected this afternoon in Macedonia (mainly in the eastern areas) and the mountainous regions of Epirus.

Holy Spirit 2025: The Weekend Getaway Begins
Since early Friday morning (June 6), travelers have begun leaving Athens for the long weekend of the Holy Spirit holiday. Many are fleeing Attica, with ferries departing Piraeus fully booked.

Most travelers are heading to the Cycladic islands, including many tourists, taking advantage of the good weather. Paros and Naxos are among the most popular destinations.

However, meteorologists warn of exceptions. Local thunderstorms are expected this afternoon in Macedonia – especially in the eastern regions – as well as in the mountains of Epirus, Thessaly, Thrace, and Central Greece. These phenomena are part of the general atmospheric instability observed in mainland areas in recent days.

Weather for Friday

The weather will generally be fair on Friday, though clouds will gradually form in inland areas from midday onwards. Local showers and scattered thunderstorms are expected in Macedonia and other mountainous mainland regions.

• Winds: North to northwest at 3–5 Beaufort, up to 6 Beaufort in the Aegean.
• Temperature: No significant change; 31–33°C on the islands, 34–35°C on the mainland, reaching up to 36°C in some areas.

National Forecast (by EMY)

Attica:

• Fair overall, with a few temporary clouds in the afternoon.
• Winds: Northerly, 4–5 Beaufort.
• Temperature: 20–35°C (2–4°C lower in the east).

Thessaloniki:

• Mostly clear with some clouds increasing from midday, leading to showers or isolated storms in surrounding mountains.
• Winds: Variable, 2–3 Beaufort.
• Temperature: 18–32°C.

Macedonia & Thrace:

• Mostly clear early, but clouds will increase from midday in eastern Macedonia and mountainous Thrace, bringing showers and isolated thunderstorms.
• Winds: Variable, 3 Beaufort, up to 4 Beaufort from the east in eastern areas.
• Temperature: 18–33/34°C (slightly lower in coastal and western Macedonia).

Ionian Islands, Epirus, Western Mainland, Western Peloponnese:

• Generally fair, with temporary afternoon clouds and isolated storms mainly in the Epirus and western mainland mountains.
• Winds: WNW, 3–5 Beaufort.
• Temperature: 17–32/33°C (cooler in inland Epirus).

Eastern Mainland, Euboea, Eastern Peloponnese:

• Generally fair with some clouds in the afternoon; possible showers or isolated storms in mountainous areas.
• Winds: Northerly, 3–6 Beaufort.
• Temperature: 18–35°C (2–3°C cooler near the coast).

Cyclades & Crete:

• Generally fair.
• Winds: N to NW, 4–6 Beaufort.
• Temperature: 20–30/31°C.

Eastern Aegean Islands & Dodecanese:

• Fair weather.
• Winds: N to NW, 4–6 Beaufort.
• Temperature: 21–32/33°C.

Thessaly:

• Fair with some afternoon clouds, local showers, and isolated storms in the mountains.
• Winds: Variable, 3–4 Beaufort.
• Temperature: 18–35/36°C (up to 30°C in the Sporades).

Weather for the Holy Spirit Long Weekend

Saturday, June 7:

• Mostly sunny, with temporary clouds in the afternoon leading to isolated showers in mountainous areas.
• Winds: NW, 3–5 Beaufort, up to 6 in the Aegean.
• Temperature: 30–33°C on the islands, 34–35°C inland, locally reaching 36–37°C.

Sunday, June 8:

• Mostly sunny, a few clouds in mountain regions in the afternoon.
• Winds: N to NW, 3–5 Beaufort, up to 6 in the Aegean.
• Temperature: Slightly rising, especially in the west, remaining high for the season.

Monday, June 9 – Holy Spirit Day:

• Mostly sunny.
• Winds: NW, 3–5 Beaufort, up to 6 in the Aegean.
• Temperature: Slight rise in the east.