African dust, rain, and a slight drop in temperatures will be the main weather features today across most parts of the country.

More specifically, western, central, and northern regions will experience increased cloud cover with local rain showers. Isolated thunderstorms are expected from the afternoon in the northern Ionian Sea, Epirus, and western Central Greece.

In the rest of the country, increased cloudiness with brief local showers is expected, according to the National Meteorological Service.

Weather conditions favor the transport of African dust over central and southern Greece.

Winds will blow from southern directions across the seas at 4 to 6 Beaufort, locally reaching 7 in the Ionian and up to 8 Beaufort in the morning.

Temperatures will slightly decrease in terms of maximum values, reaching 21–23°C in the north, 24–25°C in the rest of the country, locally 26°C in the Dodecanese, and up to 28°C in northern Crete.

MACEDONIA, THRACE

Weather: Increased cloudiness initially in western Macedonia and gradually in the remaining areas. Local rain or showers are expected from midday onward.

Winds: Light variable winds, turning southerly from midday at 3 to 4 Beaufort.

Temperature: From 8 to 23°C.

IONIAN ISLANDS, EPIRUS, WESTERN CENTRAL GREECE, WESTERN PELOPONNESE

Weather: Increased cloudiness with local rain and, from the afternoon, isolated thunderstorms in the northern Ionian, Epirus, and western Central Greece. Phenomena in western Peloponnese will be short-lived.

Winds: Southeasterly 4 to 5 Beaufort, 6 to 7 in the Ionian and locally 8 Beaufort in the morning, gradually weakening from the afternoon.

Temperature: From 10 to 24°C and locally 25°C in southern areas. In inland Epirus, maximum temperatures will be 3 to 4 degrees lower.

THESSALY, EASTERN CENTRAL GREECE, EUBOEA, EASTERN PELOPONNESE

Weather: Increased cloudiness with local showers. Improvement expected from the afternoon in most areas and from the evening in Thessaly.

Winds: Southerly 3 to 5 Beaufort, temporarily up to 6 Beaufort in eastern Peloponnese and southern Euboea.

Temperature: From 9 to 24°C and locally 25°C.

CYCLADES, CRETE

Weather: Temporarily increased cloudiness. Brief local showers are expected mainly in the Cyclades around midday and afternoon.

Winds: Southerly 4 to 6 Beaufort and locally 7 Beaufort in western Crete.

Temperature: From 12 to 25°C and locally up to 28°C in northern Crete.

EASTERN AEGEAN ISLANDS – DODECANESE

Weather: Thin clouds gradually becoming denser, with local showers or rain expected in northern areas during the evening.

Winds: Southerly 3 to 5 Beaufort and temporarily up to 6 Beaufort in northern areas.

Temperature: From 13 to 24–25°C and locally 26°C in the south.

ATTICA

Weather: Cloudy skies. Brief local showers are expected around midday and afternoon.

Winds: Southerly 3 to 5 Beaufort, temporarily up to 6 Beaufort in eastern areas.

Temperature: From 11 to 23°C.

THESSALONIKI

Weather: Cloudiness increasing rapidly with local rain showers.

Winds: Variable at 3 Beaufort, turning southeasterly 3 to 4 Beaufort from midday.

Temperature: From 10 to 23°C.

FORECAST FOR TOMORROW — SATURDAY 09-05-2026

In central and northern Greece, a few clouds temporarily increasing with local rain showers and isolated thunderstorms, mainly in Thrace and the eastern Aegean islands during the early morning hours and in northern mainland areas at midday and in the afternoon.

In the rest of the country, generally clear weather with a few temporary clouds.

Visibility during the morning hours will be locally limited.

Winds will initially blow from southern directions at 3 to 5 Beaufort and from the afternoon in western areas from northern to northwesterly directions with the same intensity.

Temperatures will rise and remain above normal seasonal levels. They will reach 22–25°C in the north and 24–27°C in the rest of the country, while locally in mainland areas and Crete they may reach 30°C.

FORECAST FOR SUNDAY 10-05-2026

Generally clear weather throughout the country, with a few clouds temporarily increasing during midday and afternoon over mainland areas, mainly in central and northern mountainous regions, where brief local showers may occur.

Visibility during the morning hours will be locally limited, and fog may form.

Winds will blow from north-northwest directions at 3 to 5 Beaufort.

Temperatures will rise slightly in northern areas.

FORECAST FOR MONDAY 11-05-2026

Generally clear weather throughout the country, with a few clouds temporarily increasing during midday and afternoon over mainland areas, mainly in central and northern mountainous regions, where brief local showers or isolated thunderstorms may occur.

Visibility during the morning hours will be locally limited and fog may form.

Winds in the north will blow from southern directions at 3 to 4 Beaufort and in the south from western directions with the same intensity.

Temperatures will not change significantly.

FORECAST FOR TUESDAY 12-05-2026

Generally clear weather throughout the country. Only in northern mainland regions will temporary clouds develop during midday and afternoon, with a chance of brief local showers in mountainous areas.

Visibility during the morning hours will be locally limited.

Winds will be variable at 3 to 4 Beaufort and locally in southern areas from western directions up to 5 Beaufort.

Temperatures will rise slightly further, locally reaching 30–31°C in mainland areas.