Strong Winds and Showers Forecasted Across Greece

The weather forecast for Tuesday, April 29, 2025, indicates strong winds sweeping across almost all regions of Greece. The conditions will feel more like autumn than spring, with clouds and thunderstorms expected in several areas. According to the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY), the weather will be relatively cloudy throughout most of the country. Winds from northern directions will blow at up to 8 Beaufort, and locally in the Aegean and eastern mainland, gusts may reach up to 9 Beaufort by midday. Intermittent cloud formations are anticipated in central Greece, Evia, and the Peloponnese, while local showers are expected in Crete, the Cyclades, and the Dodecanese islands. Isolated thunderstorms are possible in the Dodecanese and northern Cyclades. Winds in western areas will range from east-northeast directions at 4-5 Beaufort, occasionally reaching up to 6 Beaufort in the Ionian Sea. In the eastern regions, northerly and northeast winds will blow between 5-7 Beaufort, with localized gusts in the Aegean reaching up to 8 Beaufort, temporarily peaking at 9 Beaufort. Temperatures will slightly drop, especially in the south, ranging from 18-20°C in the north, 21-22°C in the west and Dodecanese, and 17-19°C in the remaining mainland and eastern island regions. Specific forecasts for Attica include cloudy skies with local showers, winds from northern directions at 5-7 Beaufort, and temperatures between 12-17°C. Northern and eastern areas could see a 2-3°C drop. Thessaloniki is expected to remain generally clear with variable winds at 3-4 Beaufort and temperatures ranging from 9-20°C. Macedonia and Thrace will also stay mostly clear with northeast winds at 3-5 Beaufort, increasing to 6-7 Beaufort in the east. Temperatures will range from 10-21°C, with cooler conditions in western Macedonia.