The final week of July kicks off with a noticeable rise in temperatures, as the weather takes on distinctly summer characteristics once again, following a brief cool spell in the preceding days. In northern Greece, transient cloud cover will develop from midday onwards, bringing localized rain showers, while isolated thunderstorms cannot be ruled out in mountainous areas. Across the rest of the country, conditions will remain generally sunny, with only brief spells of cloud over highland areas during the midday and afternoon hours.
At the same time, meteorological conditions are favorable for the transport of African dust into the atmosphere. Winds in the northern regions will blow from southerly directions at 3 to 5 Beaufort, while westerly winds of up to 6 Beaufort will prevail elsewhere.
Temperatures will climb further, reaching 35 to 37°C on the mainland and locally up to 38°C, while island temperatures will range between 33 and 35°C.
Today’s weather by region
MACEDONIA, THRACE
Weather: Generally sunny with transient cloud cover from midday, bringing localized rain showers — and isolated thunderstorms mainly over the mountains of western and central Macedonia.
Winds: Variable at 2 to 3 Beaufort, southwesterly up to 4 Beaufort in the east.
Temperature: 17°C to 34–35°C. In western Macedonia, 3 to 4 degrees lower.
IONIAN ISLANDS, EPIRUS, WESTERN CENTRAL GREECE, WESTERN PELOPONNESE
Weather: Generally sunny with transient cloud cover mainly during midday and afternoon hours over the northern Ionian (Corfu–Paxos area) and Epirus, where localized rain showers are possible and isolated thunderstorms may occur over the mountains of Epirus.
Winds: Variable at 3 to 4 Beaufort, southerly up to 5 Beaufort over the Ionian Sea. From midday, shifting to westerly directions at the same intensity.
Temperature: 19°C to 33°C, and locally 35–36°C on the mainland. In the interior of Epirus, 3 to 4 degrees lower.
THESSALY, EASTERN CENTRAL GREECE, EUBOEA, EASTERN PELOPONNESE
Weather: Generally sunny with transient cloud cover during midday and afternoon hours, mainly over Thessaly, where localized rain showers will occur and isolated thunderstorms are possible in the mountains.
Winds: Variable at 3 to 4 Beaufort; in central and southern areas, westerly at 4 to 5 Beaufort, briefly reaching 6 Beaufort locally.
Temperature: 18°C to 36–37°C, and locally up to 38°C.
CYCLADES, CRETE
Weather: Generally sunny.
Winds: Westerly at 4 to 5 Beaufort, briefly reaching 6 Beaufort locally.
Temperature: 22°C to 32°C, and locally 34–35°C in Crete.
EASTERN AEGEAN ISLANDS — DODECANESE
Weather: Generally sunny.
Winds: Variable at 3 to 4 Beaufort; northwesterly at 4 to 5 Beaufort in the Dodecanese, briefly reaching 6 Beaufort locally.
Temperature: 21°C to 34–35°C.
ATTICA
Weather: Generally sunny.
Winds: Variable at 3 to 4 Beaufort, turning southerly at the same intensity during midday and afternoon hours.
Temperature: 20°C to 36°C.
THESSALONIKI
Weather: Generally sunny with transient cloud cover during midday and afternoon hours, bringing localized rain showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the surrounding mountains.
Winds: Variable at 3 to 4 Beaufort, turning southerly at the same intensity during midday and afternoon hours.
Temperature: 19°C to 33–34°C.
Weather forecast for Tuesday, July 28
Generally sunny conditions with brief cloud cover during midday and afternoon hours over mainland mountain areas, where localized rain showers are possible.
Winds will blow from northerly directions at 4 to 6 Beaufort, locally reaching 7 Beaufort over the Aegean, and possibly 8 Beaufort from the evening hours.
Temperatures will see a slight drop in the northeastern regions.
Weather forecast for Wednesday, July 29
Generally sunny with transient cloud cover during midday and afternoon hours over the mainland, where there is a chance of localized showers or isolated thunderstorms, mainly over the northern mountains.
Winds will blow from easterly directions at 3 to 5 Beaufort in the west, and northerly to northeasterly at 5 to 7 Beaufort in the east, locally reaching 8 Beaufort over the Aegean.
Temperatures will see a slight decline in their maximum values.
Weather forecast for Thursday, July 30
Generally sunny conditions. Brief cloud cover during midday and afternoon hours over mainland mountain areas and the mountains of Crete, with a chance of localized rain showers.
Winds will blow from northerly to northeasterly directions at 5 to 7 Beaufort, locally reaching 8 Beaufort over the Aegean.
Temperatures will show no significant change.
