Strong northerly winds will persist across the Aegean Sea today (24 June 2026), gusting up to 7 Beaufort, according to Greece’s National Meteorological Service (EMY). Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in central Macedonia and over mainland areas tomorrow, while temperatures will climb as high as 34°C.
General Weather Outlook
The weather will be mostly clear nationwide, with local cloud cover developing early in the morning over central Macedonia — where isolated rain or showers are likely. By midday and into the afternoon, cloud cover will gradually spread across other mainland regions, bringing scattered rain or showers and, especially over mountainous areas, occasional thunderstorms. Conditions are expected to improve from evening onwards.
Wind and Temperature Details
Winds will blow from northern directions: 3–4 Beaufort in western Greece, 4–6 Beaufort in eastern regions, and locally up to 7 Beaufort in the Aegean. Temperatures will see a slight drop in northern Greece but remain high elsewhere — reaching 32–34°C in most areas.
Regional Forecasts
Attica
Generally clear skies, though brief cloud development is expected during the afternoon over western and northern parts, with isolated showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms. Winds will be northerly to north-easterly at 3–4 Beaufort, reaching 5 Beaufort locally in the east. Temperatures will range from 23°C to 32°C.
Thessaloniki
Partly cloudy with increasing cloud cover, bringing isolated showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon and early evening. Conditions will ease by nightfall. Winds will be variable at 3–4 Beaufort. Temperatures will range from 21°C to 31°C.
Macedonia and Thrace
In Thrace, skies will remain mostly clear, with only brief cloud cover developing in the afternoon. In Macedonia, cloud cover will be more widespread, with isolated rain or showers — particularly during the afternoon — and occasional thunderstorms, mainly over mountainous terrain. These phenomena will ease by evening. Winds will be easterly to north-easterly at 3–4 Beaufort (locally up to 5 Beaufort in the east), shifting to north-westerly at up to 4 Beaufort by afternoon. Temperatures will range from 18°C to 32°C — 2–3°C lower in western Macedonia.
Ionian Islands, Epirus, Western Sterea, and Western Peloponnese
Mostly clear skies overall. During the afternoon, temporary cloud development is expected over mainland areas, bringing isolated showers — especially over the mountains of Epirus and western Sterea — and occasional thunderstorms. Winds will be north-westerly at 3–4 Beaufort. Temperatures will range from 20°C to 33°C, reaching 33–34°C locally; inland Epirus will be 3–4°C cooler.
Thessaly, Eastern Sterea, Evia, and Eastern Peloponnese
Mostly clear skies, with temporary cloud cover developing during the afternoon and bringing isolated showers — particularly over mountainous zones — and occasional thunderstorms. Winds will be northerly at 3–5 Beaufort. Temperatures will range from 20°C to 33°C, reaching 34°C locally.
Cyclades and Crete
Sunny and clear. Winds will be northerly to north-westerly at 5–6 Beaufort. Temperatures will remain high, though specific values were not provided in the original forecast.