Summer heat is intensifying across Greece, with temperatures expected to reach 38°C tomorrow (1 July 2026), according to the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY). While skies will remain mostly clear nationwide, brief cloud cover and isolated showers are forecast during the afternoon and early evening — especially over mainland regions. In northwestern areas, including Epirus and western Central Greece, isolated thunderstorms are also possible.
Wind and Temperature Overview
Winds will generally blow from northern directions at 3–5 Beaufort, reaching up to 6 Beaufort locally in the Aegean Sea. Temperatures will remain stable overall: 30–31°C in the Cyclades and Crete; 35–37°C across most of the country; and peaking at 38°C in inland mainland areas.
Regional Forecasts
Attica
Mostly clear skies. Northerly winds at 3–5 Beaufort, with gusts during midday and afternoon hours. Temperatures ranging from 24°C to 36°C — up to 2–3°C lower along coastal zones.
Thessaloniki
Generally clear, with brief cloud development in the afternoon and evening. Isolated showers expected, and possibly isolated thunderstorms over nearby mountainous areas. Northwesterly winds at 3–4 Beaufort. Temperatures between 22°C and 37°C.
Macedonia & Thrace
Mainly sunny, with passing clouds in the afternoon and evening — bringing localized showers. Isolated thunderstorms are possible in western and central Macedonia, especially over mountains. Winds variable at 2–4 Beaufort, shifting to northeasterly up to 5 Beaufort in eastern areas. Temperatures range from 20°C to 37°C, reaching 38°C locally in central Macedonia — about 2–3°C cooler in western Macedonia.
Ionian Islands, Epirus, Western Sterea & Western Peloponnese
Mostly clear, with brief cloud cover developing midday through evening — triggering localized showers, particularly over inland areas. Isolated thunderstorms are expected in Epirus, western Sterea, and mountainous parts of western Peloponnese. Winds variable at 3–4 Beaufort, turning westerly or northwesterly (up to 5 Beaufort) after noon. Temperatures range from 22°C to 36°C, reaching 37°C inland — about 2–3°C cooler in interior Epirus.
Thessaly, Eastern Sterea, Evia & Eastern Peloponnese
Generally clear, with occasional afternoon and evening clouds — mainly over mountainous terrain. Localized showers expected in Thessaly’s highlands. Northerly winds dominate, shifting to westerly in southern areas; speeds of 4–5 Beaufort, reaching 6 Beaufort locally in eastern regions until evening. Temperatures range from 22°C to 36°C, rising to 37–38°C in inland mainland areas.
Cyclades & Crete
Sunny overall. Brief cloud cover may develop over mountainous parts of Crete in the afternoon and evening, bringing localized showers. Winds from western sectors at 4–5 Beaufort, increasing to 6 Beaufort in the eastern Cyclades and southern Crete. Temperatures range from 24°C to 31°C.
Eastern Aegean Islands
Clear skies prevail, with no significant precipitation expected.