Weather across Greece on Saturday, August 29, 2026, will be predominantly clear and hot, with localized thunderstorms developing in the afternoon across several regions — particularly western and central Macedonia, Epirus, and potentially western Sterea Ellada and Thessaly. According to the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY), temperatures will reach up to 39°C in some inland areas, while strong northerly and northeasterly winds — gusting up to 8 on the Beaufort scale — are expected in parts of the Aegean.
Regional Outlook
Attica: Skies will remain mostly clear throughout the day. Winds will blow from the northeast at 4–5 Beaufort, increasing to 6 near eastern coastal zones before gradually easing after midday. Temperatures will range between 24°C and 34°C.
Thessaloniki: Brief cloud cover is expected early in the morning, followed by renewed cloudiness and isolated thunderstorms late in the afternoon — possibly lingering into the evening. Southeasterly winds will hold steady at 4 Beaufort. Thermometers will climb from 22°C to 33°C.
Macedonia & Thrace: Morning clouds will appear over eastern sectors, while afternoon cloud development will shift westward. Thunderstorms are forecast for western Macedonia in the afternoon, spreading gradually into central Macedonia and possibly lasting into the night. Winds will be variable at 4 Beaufort, shifting to easterly or northeasterly at 5 Beaufort in eastern areas during the morning. Temperatures will span 20°C to 35°C — with western Macedonia seeing slightly lower minimums and eastern Macedonia slightly higher maximums, by 2–3°C.
Ionian Islands, Epirus, Western Sterea Ellada & Western Peloponnese: Generally sunny, though afternoon cloud build-up over inland mountainous zones may trigger thunderstorms — especially in Epirus and possibly western Sterea Ellada. Southerly winds will blow at 4–5 Beaufort. Temperatures will range from 22°C to 37°C, reaching 38°C locally in inland western areas.
Thessaly, Eastern Sterea Ellada, Evia & Eastern Peloponnese: Mostly clear skies, with brief morning cloud cover over eastern zones and renewed afternoon cloud development inland. Isolated thunderstorms are possible in Thessaly’s mountainous terrain during the afternoon. Easterly winds at 4–5 Beaufort will strengthen to 6 Beaufort locally in eastern areas. Temperatures will rise to 36°C — reaching 37°C in isolated locations.
Cyclades & Crete: Clear skies dominate. Northerly winds will prevail at 5–7 Beaufort, peaking at 8 Beaufort in southeastern Crete. Temperatures will range from 24°C to 31°C — climbing to 34°C in southern Crete.
Eastern Aegean Islands & Dodecanese: Sunny conditions continue. Northerly winds at 5–7 Beaufort will intensify to 8 Beaufort in southern areas. Temperatures will vary between 24°C and 33°C.