Summer conditions continue across Greece today (28 June 2026), with temperatures climbing as high as 36°C in parts of western mainland Greece. Meanwhile, strong winds—reaching gale force 7 to 8 on the Beaufort scale—are expected across the seas, especially in the Aegean.
Wind and Temperature Outlook
According to the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY), northerly to north-northeasterly winds will blow at 4–6 Beaufort across most regions, intensifying to 7–8 Beaufort locally in the Aegean Sea.
Maximum temperatures will reach:
- 33–35°C across the Ionian Islands, the Dodecanese, the eastern Aegean islands, and eastern mainland areas;
- Up to 36°C in parts of western mainland Greece;
- 29–30°C across much of the rest of the island regions;
- 32–33°C in southern Crete.
Regional Forecasts
Attica
Generally clear skies. Winds will be northerly to north-northeasterly at 5–7 Beaufort, occasionally reaching 8 Beaufort locally in the east. Temperatures range from 24°C to 33°C—with eastern areas up to 2–3°C cooler.
Thessaloniki
Mostly clear, but short-lived cloud development is expected during midday and afternoon hours. Isolated showers or thunderstorms are possible over nearby mountainous areas. Winds will be variable at 3–4 Beaufort, shifting to easterly at 3–5 Beaufort early in the morning. Temperatures will range from 22°C to 32°C.
Macedonia & Thrace
Generally clear, though temporary clouds will form over western and central Macedonia in the afternoon, with isolated rain or thunderstorms possible over higher elevations. Winds from northern directions at 3–5 Beaufort—locally reaching 6 Beaufort in the east. Temperatures between 18°C and 35°C, with western Macedonia up to 3–4°C cooler.
Ionian Islands, Epirus, Western Central Greece, Western Peloponnese
Mostly sunny, with brief cloud cover developing over Epirus in the afternoon—bringing isolated showers or thunderstorms to mountainous zones. Northerly winds at 3–5 Beaufort. Temperatures between 20°C and 35°C, locally reaching 36°C inland; interior Epirus will be 3–4°C cooler.
Thessaly, Eastern Central Greece, Evia, Eastern Peloponnese
Generally clear, with limited temporary cloudiness over Thessaly’s inland areas during midday and afternoon. Northeasterly winds at 4–6 Beaufort—rising to 7–8 Beaufort locally in the east. Temperatures range from 20°C to 34°C.
Cyclades & Crete
Sunny overall, with brief cloud development over Crete’s mountains in the afternoon. Northerly winds at 6–7 Beaufort—locally reaching 8 Beaufort in the western Cyclades. Temperatures between 22°C and 30°C, rising to 32–33°C in southern Crete.
Eastern Aegean Islands & Dodecanese
Mostly clear. In the Dodecanese, northwesterly winds at 4–6 Beaufort; in the eastern Aegean islands, northerly to north-northeasterly winds at 6–8 Beaufort. Temperatures between 22°C and 34°C.