Soaring temperatures on Sunday, 12 July 2026, sent thousands of Athenians—and tourists—flocking to the Saronic Gulf and coastal areas south of Attica in search of relief. Crowds poured onto beaches early in the morning in Anavyssos, Saronida, Lagonas, and Varkiza, as thermometers edged toward 35°C.
The exodus was even more pronounced along the coastlines of Alimos, Phalerum, Glyfada, Voula, and Vouliagmeni—key suburban beach hubs near Athens that saw heavy foot traffic throughout the day.
Clear Skies and Calm Winds Forecast
According to the official forecast from the National Observatory of Athens, Attica will enjoy generally clear skies all day. Winds will be light, shifting direction gently and remaining under 3 on the Beaufort scale—ideal conditions for swimming. In central Athens, temperatures are expected to range from 26°C to 35°C.
Nationwide Heat and Isolated Showers
Most of Greece is experiencing mostly sunny, hot weather—with above-average temperatures for mid-July. Sea winds are locally reaching up to 5 Beaufort, especially in the Aegean.
While sunshine dominates across the country, isolated cloud development is expected over mountainous and northeastern mainland areas during the afternoon and evening—bringing brief, localized showers to those regions.
Regional Temperature Highlights
Thessaly will see the highest readings—between 22°C and 39°C—while the Peloponnese is expected to hit 38°C. Central Greece, Thrace, most of Macedonia, and the islands of the North and East Aegean will reach 36–37°C. The Cyclades and Dodecanese will hover around 35°C; Crete, 34°C; and Western Macedonia, 33°C. Cooler conditions prevail in Epirus and the Ionian Islands, where highs won’t exceed 32°C.
Wind Patterns Across Greece
In the North Aegean, northerly winds of 2–4 Beaufort will shift to southerly by midday near the Thermaic Gulf and around Chalkidiki. The Central and South Aegean will see northwesterly winds at 3–5 Beaufort, while the Ionian Sea will experience westerly to northwesterly winds of similar strength after morning.
Weather Outlook for Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki starts the day with clear skies, but local cloud cover will build by noon. There’s a chance of brief, light showers in the evening—mainly in isolated spots. Winds will remain light (up to 3 Beaufort), shifting temporarily to southerly in the afternoon and evening at 2–4 Beaufort. Temperatures in central Thessaloniki will range from 23°C to 34°C.