Stable Weather Continues — Local Showers and Below-Average Temperatures

Stable weather conditions will continue today, with showers persisting in several parts of the country and temperatures remaining below seasonal averages. Locally strong phenomena are expected mainly in the eastern Aegean and the Dodecanese, while gusty northwesterly winds will prevail in the Ionian Sea and strong winds in the Aegean.

According to Star meteorologist and former EMY director Thodoris Kolydas, rainfall will continue “with a generally mild and beneficial character,” while temperatures will stay below normal “without any notable cold outbreak.”

"ΚΑΛΟΚΑΙΡΙΑΣ" ΣΥΝΕΧΕΙΑ…
✅Οι βροχές συνεχίζονται με κατά κανόνα ομαλό και επωφελή χαρακτήρα και η θερμοκρασία παραμένει κάτω από τα φυσιολογικά επίπεδα, αλλά χωρίς ιδιαίτερη ψυχρή εισβολή. Το υδρολογικό έτος 2025–2026 ξεκινά με επαρκή υγρασία στα εδάφη και αισιόδοξες ενδείξεις… pic.twitter.com/ffmDcwcbsS

— Theodoros Kolydas (@KolydasT) October 6, 2025

“The 2025–2026 hydrological year begins with sufficient soil moisture and encouraging signs for groundwater reserves,” Kolydas noted. “Autumn has started just as it should — with rains that revive nature and temperatures reminding us that the year’s cycle is returning to balance.”

On X (Twitter), he added:

“Showers continue to be generally smooth and beneficial, and temperatures remain below normal, without any cold invasion. The new hydrological year starts with good soil moisture and optimistic signs.”

Ziakopoulou: Gradual Improvement from Midweek

According to ERT meteorologist Nikoleta Ziakopoulou, the low-pressure system will start moving eastward, but showers will persist over the Aegean and eastern mainland. Weather in the rest of the country will gradually improve, with west-northwest winds up to 7 Beaufort and no significant change in temperature.

From Thursday and Friday, a noticeable improvement is expected: winds will weaken, temperatures will rise, and sunshine will return — signaling the arrival of a mild autumn weekend.

Areas with the Heaviest Rain

The Ionian Islands, western mainland, Thrace, and the Peloponnese were the regions most affected by the recent bad weather until 10:00 p.m. on Monday (06/10).

Data from the National Observatory of Athens / meteo.gr shows that Pyrgos, Ilia, recorded the highest rainfall in the country at 71 millimeters.

Today’s Weather

Locally heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected over the eastern Aegean islands and the Dodecanese, easing by midday but strengthening again in the evening. Showers and local thunderstorms will also affect Thrace and the northern Aegean, possibly becoming intense in some areas.

Rain and isolated storms are also likely in the Ionian Islands, western-central Greece, the Peloponnese, eastern mainland, Sporades, Evia, Cyclades, and Crete — with locally intense phenomena in Crete and occasionally in the Sporades.
Light snowfall may occur in the mountainous areas of central and northern Greece.

Temperature ranges:

• Western Macedonia: 5–14°C
• Rest of Macedonia & Thrace: 8–19°C
• Thessaly: 8–21°C
• Epirus: 8–19°C
• Rest of mainland: 11–22°C
• Ionian Islands: 13–19°C
• Aegean Islands: 15–21°C
• Crete & Dodecanese: 15–24°C

Winds:

• Aegean: Northwest 5–6 Beaufort, locally 7 in the south; gusts may exceed 70 km/h
• Ionian: Northwest 6–7 Beaufort, gusts above 70 km/h

Regional Forecasts

Attica:
Intervals of showers expected mainly after noon, with a small chance of isolated thunderstorms, especially in the east. Winds will blow from the north at 4–5 Beaufort, locally up to 6 in the east. Temperature: 15–21°C.

Thessaloniki:
Periods of increased cloudiness with the possibility of light rain. Winds from the northwest 4–5 Beaufort, occasionally up to 6. Temperature: 13–19°C.

Wednesday, October 8

Partly cloudy weather with local showers mainly in the east and south. Scattered thunderstorms are expected over the Aegean islands and Crete, gradually weakening from the afternoon.

• Winds: West-northwest 4–6 Beaufort, locally up to 7 in the Ionian.
• Temperatures: Slight drop; 17–19°C in the north, 19–21°C elsewhere, 22–23°C in the west and south.

Thursday, October 9

Clouds with local showers mainly in the east; possible isolated morning thunderstorms with quick improvement. Elsewhere, partly cloudy skies.

• Winds: North-northwest 4–5 Beaufort, up to 6 at sea.
• Temperature: Slightly higher.

Friday, October 10

Generally fair weather with a few passing clouds, denser in the west.

• Winds: North 3–5 Beaufort in the eastern Aegean, variable 3–4 elsewhere.
• Temperature: Slight further rise.

Saturday, October 11

Mostly clear skies, with some clouds over mainland areas during midday and afternoon hours.

• Winds: North-northwest 3–5 Beaufort, locally 6 at sea.
• Temperature: No significant change.