Greece experienced extreme heat on Monday, with several areas recording temperatures well above seasonal averages. The highest temperature was recorded in Skala, Messinia, reaching a scorching 40.6°C, according to data from Meteo of the National Observatory of Athens.

Hottest Locations on Monday:

• Skala (Messinia): 40.6°C
• Sparti: 39.3°C
• Gortyna (Heraklion): 38.9°C
• Mystras (Laconia): 38.9°C
• Agii Theodoroi (Corinthia): 38.8°C
• Kosmio (Komotini): 38.8°C
• Vari (Attica): 38.8°C
• Argos: 38.8°C
• Komotini (Korios): 38.5°C

In total, 64 out of 531 weather stations recorded temperatures above 37°C, while 193 stations exceeded 35°C. The average maximum temperature nationwide was 33.3°C.

Tuesday Weather Forecast – July 14

The National Meteorological Service predicts mostly clear weather, with some afternoon cloud development over the mainland. Local showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected in Epirus, Macedonia, western Central Greece, and Thessaly, especially in mountainous areas.

Winds:

• West Greece: North–northwest winds at 3–5 Beaufort; up to 6 in the Ionian Sea
• East Greece: North winds at 4–6 Beaufort; up to 7 in the Aegean

Temperature Overview:

• Mainland: 36–38°C
• Ionian, East Aegean, Dodecanese, South Crete: 34–36°C
• Other islands: 31–33°C

Regional Forecasts

Attica

• Clear skies
• Winds: North 4–5 Beaufort, up to 6 in the east
• Temperatures: 23–38°C (2–3°C cooler in the east)

Thessaloniki

• Afternoon clouds with possible rain or storms in nearby mountains
• Winds: Variable, turning north-northwest up to 5 Beaufort
• Temperatures: 23–36°C

Macedonia & Thrace

• Local afternoon clouds, with rain and isolated thunderstorms in the mountains
• Winds: Light and variable, turning north 3–4 Beaufort; up to 5 on coasts
• Temperatures: 18–37°C (cooler in western Macedonia)

Ionian Islands, Epirus, West Central Greece, West Peloponnese

• Cloudy in the afternoon with local showers or storms in the mountains
• Winds: North–northwest 3–5 Beaufort; 6 in the Ionian
• Temperatures: 19–37°C (up to 34°C on the islands; lower in interior Epirus)

East Central Greece, Evia, East Peloponnese

• Mostly sunny with some afternoon mountain clouds
• Winds: North 3–5 Beaufort; locally up to 6
• Temperatures: 22–38°C

Cyclades & Crete

• Clear skies
• Winds: North–northwest 4–6 Beaufort; up to 7 in Cyclades
• Temperatures: 23–34°C (southern Crete may reach 36°C)

Eastern Aegean Islands & Dodecanese

• Clear conditions
• Winds: North 4–6 Beaufort; occasionally up to 7 in the north
• Temperatures: 23–36°C

Thessaly

• Mostly clear, some clouds, and possible storms in the mountains
• Winds: Variable 3–4 Beaufort; 4–5 in coastal areas and Sporades
• Temperatures: 19–38°C (Sporades up to 32°C)

Extended Forecast

Wednesday (July 15)

• Mostly sunny with some afternoon clouds and possible showers in the north
• Winds: North 3–5 Beaufort; 6 in the Aegean
• Temperatures: Similar to Tuesday

Thursday (July 16)

• Clear with afternoon clouds and possible light rain in the northern mountains
• Winds: Light, becoming westerly in the south
• Temperatures: Slight increase in the eastern mainland and Aegean

Friday (July 17)

• Mostly clear; local rain possible in northern areas during the afternoon
• Winds: Southwest in the south (4–6 Beaufort); north winds elsewhere
• Temperatures: Slight drop in the west

Saturday (July 18)

• Generally clear; possible afternoon rain in mountain regions
• Winds: North–northwest (3–5 Beaufort); up to 6 in the seas
• Temperatures: Slight decrease

Stay hydrated, avoid direct sun during peak hours, and check on vulnerable individuals during this period of high temperatures.