Temperatures across Greece will see a slight drop today (5 July 2026), staying below 34°C, according to the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY). Strong northerly winds — reaching up to 8 Beaufort — are expected in the Aegean Sea.
Localized Rain and Thunderstorms
According to EMY’s forecast, brief cloud cover with isolated showers and possible isolated thunderstorms is expected in several regions: central Macedonia — especially Chalkidiki — eastern Thessaly, the Sporades islands, Evia, and eastern Central Greece. Conditions are expected to improve from late afternoon onward.
In the rest of the country, skies will generally be clear, though short-lived cloud patches may develop during midday and afternoon hours. Isolated rain or brief downbursts are likely in Thrace, the Peloponnese, western Central Greece, and the southern Ionian Sea — with isolated thunderstorms possible in parts of the Peloponnese.
Wind and Temperature Overview
Winds will blow from northern directions at 5–7 Beaufort, locally reaching 8 Beaufort in the Aegean. Temperatures will dip slightly further in northern and eastern areas, peaking between 33°C and 34°C.
Key Cities
Athens
Sunny with occasional passing clouds during midday and afternoon. Northeasterly winds at 4–6 Beaufort, briefly reaching 7 Beaufort in eastern suburbs. Temperatures ranging from 23°C to 32°C.
Thessaloniki
Mostly clear, with brief cloudiness in the afternoon. Winds initially northwesterly at 4–5 Beaufort, gradually shifting to variable at 3–4 Beaufort. Temperatures between 21°C and 32°C.
Regional Forecasts
Macedonia & Thrace
Central Macedonia — particularly Chalkidiki — and later Thrace will see temporary cloud build-up, with localized rain early in central Macedonia and during midday–afternoon in Thrace; isolated thunderstorms are possible. Elsewhere, mostly clear skies with occasional fleeting clouds. Winds from northern sectors at 3–5 Beaufort, gradually becoming variable at 3–4 Beaufort. Temperatures range from 20°C to 33°C — 3–4°C lower in western Macedonia.
Ionian Islands, Epirus, Western Central Greece & Western Peloponnese
Generally sunny. Brief cloud development with isolated rain or downbursts expected during midday and afternoon in western Central Greece, western Peloponnese, and the southern Ionian. Isolated thunderstorms may occur in western Peloponnese. Winds will be northeasterly at 3–5 Beaufort, shifting to northwesterly at 5–6 Beaufort in the northern Ionian from afternoon. Temperatures range from 21°C to 32°C — reaching 34°C inland in Epirus, where values are 2–3°C lower.
Thessaly, Eastern Central Greece, Evia & Eastern Peloponnese
Eastern Thessaly, the Sporades, Evia, and eastern Central Greece will experience temporary increased cloud cover with localized rain and possible isolated thunderstorms — improving from late afternoon. Elsewhere, mostly clear with brief local cloud patches during midday and afternoon, bringing isolated rain or thunderstorms to parts of eastern Peloponnese. Winds will be northerly to northeasterly at 3–5 Beaufort, locally reaching 6 Beaufort in eastern areas.