Holy Saturday, rain is expected across the country, with unsettled weather and temperatures peaking at 24 degrees Celsius. Specifically, May 4, 2024, throughout Greece weather will be unsettled, where there will be showers and sporadic thunderstorms particularly intense in Central and Northern Greece, the Eastern Aegean islands, and the Dodecanese. Hailstorms may occur temporarily in mainland areas, with phenomena expected to subside in the evening primarily affecting southeastern mainland, the Cyclades, Crete, and the Dodecanese.
Temperature ranges will vary, from 6 to 19 degrees Celsius in Western Macedonia to 13 to 19-21 in the Aegean islands, with highs of 22-23 degrees Celsius in Crete. West-northwest winds are expected nationwide, ranging from 4-6 Beaufort, potentially reaching 7 Beaufort locally in the Southern Aegean.
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In Attica, it will be partly cloudy skies, with occasional rain or thunderstorms, and winds blowing from western directions at speeds of 4-5 Beaufort, locally reaching 6 Beaufort. Temperatures will range from 15 to 24 degrees Celsius.
In Thessaloniki, it is expected to be cloudy with occasional showers and sporadic thunderstorms, with winds varying in direction and speeds of up to 3 Beaufort. Temperatures will range from 15 to 23 degrees Celsius.
Easter Sunday, there will be local showers in various areas, tapering off by evening except for Crete. Clouds may temporarily increase in mainland mountainous regions during midday and afternoon hours. Winds will vary in direction and speed, with temperatures rising mainly in the Ionian and mainland areas.
Easter Monday will generally be clear with clouds developing over mainland mountains during midday and afternoon, possibly resulting in local showers and isolated thunderstorms in the north. Winds will vary in speed and direction, with temperatures experiencing a slight increase throughout the country.
