After heavy rain and thunderstorms battered Greece, causing serious disruption and claiming one life, the country is set for a brief respite from the severe weather. But the improvement will be short-lived.

According to protothema.gr meteorologist Giorgos Tsatrafyllias, cold air masses moving in from Ukraine on Friday will bring another drop in temperatures, rain and some snowfall, even at lower mountain elevations.

Today’s weather forecast

On Thursday, 15 October 2026, light rain is expected early in the morning across Evia, the eastern Aegean, the Cyclades and the Dodecanese, with thunderstorms also forecast in Crete. Conditions will gradually improve as the day progresses.

Temperatures will reach 19–20°C across mainland Greece and 21–22°C in the Cyclades, the Ionian Islands and the Dodecanese. Northwesterly winds in the Ionian Sea will reach force 6 on the Beaufort scale, while northerly winds in the Aegean could reach force 8 in some areas.

In Attica, there is a slight chance of rain during the morning. Temperatures will range from 14°C to 20°C, with northerly winds reaching force 7.

Thessaloniki will enjoy sunshine, although the Vardaris northerly wind will reach force 6 over the Thermaic Gulf. Temperatures will rise to 19°C.

Weather outlook for the coming days

On Friday and Saturday (16–17 October), cold air masses arriving from Ukraine will cause a noticeable drop in temperatures, accompanied by rain and isolated thunderstorms, mainly across eastern mainland Greece and the Aegean.

Northerly winds will reach force 7 on the Beaufort scale, while light snowfall is expected even at lower mountain elevations.

There is also a possibility of brief snowfall at higher elevations on Mount Parnitha, north of Athens, during the early hours of Saturday.

Weather conditions are expected to improve on Sunday.