The weather is expected to improve today, with showers gradually diminishing in the eastern Aegean and weakening, while temperatures rise slightly. Most parts of the country will enjoy sunshine, though the mercury will remain low during the evening and early morning hours.

According to meteorologist Theodoros Kolydas, “The weather is showing a milder and more stable picture for the next few days. Until next Monday, most areas of the country will enjoy improved conditions, with winds not exceeding 5–6 Beaufort. Only on Saturday will there be a temporary strengthening to 6–7 Beaufort in the Aegean. Temperatures will rise slightly, remaining just below the seasonal average — a familiar face of autumn.”

Kolydas also dismissed reports of an imminent “cold invasion” from the northern Balkans, calling them “premature and misleading.” While a temperature drop is indeed expected there from Tuesday, he noted, “It is not yet clear whether it will affect us. Autumn continues calmly and steadily — just as it should.”

Recent Rainfall Concentrated in the East and the Aegean

The most significant rainfall on Wednesday was recorded in the eastern mainland and across the Aegean islands. According to Meteo.gr / National Observatory of Athens, cumulative precipitation data up to 16:00 showed the highest rainfall in Xanemos, Skiathos, reaching 31.8 mm.

Today’s Forecast

Showers are expected over the East Aegean islands and the Dodecanese, possibly with isolated thunderstorms, but conditions will gradually improve. Elsewhere, the weather will be mostly sunny with a few scattered clouds.

• Temperature ranges:
  • Western Macedonia: 2–16°C
  • Rest of Macedonia & Thrace: 6–18/20°C
  • Thessaly: 6–22/23°C
  • Epirus: 6–20°C
  • Mainland Greece: 8–22/24°C
  • Ionian Islands: 10–21°C
  • Aegean Islands & Crete: 11–21/23°C
• Winds:
  Northwesterly, up to 4 Beaufort on the mainland and Ionian, 5 Beaufort in the Aegean. Stronger westerlies of 5–6 Beaufort will prevail around Kastelorizo.
• Attica: Mostly sunny with light west-northwest winds (2–4 Beaufort). Temperature: 12–22°C.
• Thessaloniki: Partly cloudy with northwest winds (3–5 Beaufort). Temperature: 10–20°C.

Friday, October 9

Mostly clear skies, with occasional clouds in the west, eastern Macedonia, and Thrace.
Winds from the north-northwest at 3–4 Beaufort, locally 5 in the southeastern Aegean.
Temperatures will rise slightly, reaching 22–24°C, and locally 25°C in the east.

Saturday, October 11

Generally clear weather with a few midday and afternoon clouds, mainly over the mainland.
Morning and evening fog patches are possible in the west.
Northern winds 3–5 Beaufort, locally 6–7 in the northern Ionian and Aegean.
Temperatures will remain steady.

Sunday, October 12

Increasing clouds in the east, with light showers possible until noon over the Sporades and northern Evia. Elsewhere, mostly clear skies with some local clouds later in the day.
Visibility may be locally reduced in the west during evening hours.
Winds from the south in the west (3–4 Beaufort), weakening by midday; in the east, northerly winds 3–5 Beaufort, locally 6 in the Aegean, gradually easing through the day.
Temperatures will remain stable.