Easter Weather Forecast: Sunny Departures Until Maundy Thursday, Rain on Good Friday

The upcoming Easter period promises to be sunny and warm for travelers heading out of the city until Maundy Thursday. A brief pause with showers is expected on Good Friday, but the weather will remain favorable overall. Meteorologist Taso Arnaiakos from ANT1 stated that the weather for Easter Sunday (April 20, 2025) will be ideal for those venturing outside. Temperatures are predicted to reach up to 26°C in some areas on Maundy Thursday (April 17, 2025). However, scattered showers may occur on Good Friday (April 18, 2025), particularly in western and northwestern regions as well as the northern Ionian islands. The burning of the effigy on Saturday will take place under clear skies nationwide, with only a few clouds in inland areas during the afternoon. Coastal winds will remain moderate at 5-6 Beaufort, while African dust may appear starting Tuesday. The seas will be calm, and no significant rain is expected on Easter night or Sunday. Overall, this year’s Holy Week and Easter promise pleasant weather conditions.