The weather for the next few days is expected to be mild, with limited rainfall mainly in areas of the Aegean, eastern mainland and southern islands. The temperature will be close to climatic norms, with possible variations towards Christmas.

Thodoros Kolydas said in a recent post that Greece remains on the periphery of the barometric systems, which are moving mainly west and north, affecting Central and Northern Europe. This means that the rainfall expected in the country will be limited and localized, with no signs of widespread or persistent phenomena on a nationwide scale.

The main phenomena will be limited to the Aegean, eastern mainland, and southern islands, where transient rainfall is expected, mainly due to isolated low systems or disturbances in the southeastern Mediterranean region. In contrast, the western and northern parts seem to remain more deprived of precipitation, as the main fronts are dissipating in areas further west of our country.

Despite the relatively mild weather picture for the coming period, forecasts remain uncertain as we approach Christmas. The forecast for the next two weeks, up to December 1,6 looks reliable, with models showing temperatures close to or slightly above climatic normals. However, the pattern of systems in the Central Mediterranean may change the weather pattern, and the approach to Christmas brings increased uncertainty, with forecast models showing strong scatter from December 17-18 onwards.

Scenarios for after 17 December show a likely change in weather, with temperature variation being greater and precipitation becoming more difficult to predict. The difference between the models is increasing and this is a telling sign that the forecast is entering a period of low predictability.

This means that although the weather remains mild for the foreseeable future, the overall picture for Christmas weather is not yet “locked in” and caution is needed. Forecasts may vary, so weather monitoring will continue with extreme caution.

The weather picture for the next few days shows a mild period, with localized rainfall and near-normal temperatures. However, the situation may change as we get closer to the holidays, with the forecast for Christmas still uncertain. Caution is advised and monitoring the development of systems over the coming days.

The weather today

Intermittent clouds are expected in Halkidiki, Eastern Sterea, Peloponnese, Evia, Crete and the Aegean Sea. Sporadic, occasional showers will occur in Crete and possibly in Evia. The rest of the country will be sunny with only occasional clouds in places. Visibility on the mainland will be locally limited until the morning and towards the end of the day.

The temperature in Western Macedonia will range from -1 to 12 degrees Celsius in the rest of Macedonia and Thrace from 1 to 14 degrees Celsius, in Thessaly from 3 to 15, in Epirus from 3 to 16, in Sterea from 2 to 17, in the Peloponnese from 5 to 16, in the Ionian islands from 8 to 17, in the North and East Aegean islands from 6 to 14, in the Cyclades from 11 to 16, in the Dodecanese from 13 to 17 and in Crete from 8 to 18 degrees Celsius.

Winds in the Aegean will blow from the north at 4 to 6 Beaufort. In the Ionian Sea, the winds will blow from northern directions from 3 to 5 Beaufort.

In Attica, clouds are expected from time to time. Winds will blow from the north at 2 to 4 Beaufort. The temperature in the center of Athens will range from 11 to 17 degrees Celsius.

In the prefecture of Thessaloniki, sunshine is expected. Winds will blow from variable directions up to 3 Beaufort. Visibility will be locally limited until the morning and towards the end of the day. The temperature in the center of Thessaloniki will range from 8 to 14 degrees Celsius.

The weather on Friday, December 12

Nearly clear weather throughout the country, with a few local clouds, partly increasing in the morning hours in the northeast. Visibility in the morning and evening hours will be limited in places and local fog will form.

Winds will blow from the north from 2 to 4 Beaufort in the Ionian, central and southern Aegean Sea and from the evening in the north locally up to 5 Beaufort.

The temperature will not change significantly and will reach 16 degrees Celsius in the northern mainland, 17 to 19 degrees Celsius in the rest of the regions and 20 degrees Celsius in some places in the southern islands.

The weather on Saturday, December 13

In the eastern parts of Thessaly, the Sporades, Evia and Crete, clouds in places with a possibility of light local rain. In the remaining areas, generally clear weather with scattered clouds in the northeast. Visibility will be locally limited, mainly on the mainland, in the morning and evening hours and local fog will form.

Winds in the west will be variable 3 to 4 Beaufort and in the east will blow north 3 to 5 Beaufort.

The temperature will not change significantly.

The weather on Sunday, December 14

Generally clear weather in almost the whole country. Local clouds and a few showers are forecast in the eastern mainland and Crete. Visibility will be locally limited, mainly in the mainland, in the morning and evening hours and local fog will form.

Winds in the west will be variable from 2 to 4 Beaufort and in the east from the north from 4 to 5 Beaufort and in the Aegean Sea locally 6 Beaufort.

The temperature will not change significantly.