Good weather today in the Dodecanese, the Ionian and the southern part of the eastern Aegean islands. Clouds and local rain are expected in the rest of the country.
We will arrive at Easter, it seems, with wind, dust and rain.
In more detail, in western and central Macedonia, some clouds temporarily increased. Local showers will occur in eastern Macedonia and Thrace, while possible isolated thunderstorms will occur in the afternoon and afternoon in Thrace. In Western and Central Macedonia, in the afternoon and afternoon, temporary rains are possible in the mountains. Some local rainfall will also occur in Evia, northern Crete and possibly the Cyclades.
Winds will blow to the west from directions east of 3 to 5 Beaufort, which will gradually turn to the north with the same intensity from the afternoon onwards. In the east they will blow from the northern directions 4 to 6 and in the Aegean 7 to 8 Beaufort.
The temperature will not change appreciably. It will reach 28 degrees in the western and southern continental areas, 24 to 26 degrees in the rest of the continental areas, in the Ionian and southern Crete, and 22 to 23 degrees Celsius in the Aegean islands.
You can see the temperature and weather conditions in the country’s major cities for the next three days, HERE.
The forecast by region
MACEDONIA, THRACE
Weather: In eastern Macedonia and Thrace, clouds temporarily increased with local showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon and afternoon in Thrace. In western and central Macedonia, some clouds temporarily increasing with the possibility of temporary rain at midday and afternoon.
Winds: North 3 to 4 Beaufort, turning in central Macedonia from midday to south southeast with the same intensity. In the eastern parts northeast 4 to 6 and locally up to 7 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 09 to 26 degrees Celsius, in western Macedonia 2 to 3 degrees lower.
IONIC ISLANDS, EPIROS, WESTERN STEREA, WESTERN PELOPONNISUS
Weather: Generally clear, with occasional cloudiness in continental areas at midday and afternoon.
Winds: East 3 to 5 Beaufort, turning temporarily at midday and afternoon to the north-northwest with the same intensity.
Temperature: From 10 to 26 degrees and in continental areas up to 28 degrees Celsius.
STEREA EAST, EVIA, PELOPONNISO EAST
Weather: Temporary increase in clouds in eastern Sterea and Evia with some local rain in Evia. In the east of the Peloponnese, generally clear weather with temporary clouds at midday and afternoon.
Winds: North northeast 4 to 5 and east 6, locally 7 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 11 to 26 degrees and in the east of the Peloponnese up to 28 degrees Celsius.
CYCLADES, CRETE
Weather: Temporary increase in clouds with local rainfall in northern Crete and possibly the Cyclades.
Winds: North 6 to 7 and locally up to 8 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 15 to 22 degrees and in the south of Crete locally up to 24 degrees Celsius.
EASTERN AEGEAN ISLANDS – DODECANIZO
Climate: In the Dodecanese and the southern part of the eastern Aegean islands, generally sunny. Temporary increase in clouds in the north.
Winds: North 6 to 7 and north possibly temporary local 8 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 14 to 23 degrees Celsius.
THESSALY
Weather: Increased clouds locally.
Winds: Variable 3 to 4 and in the northern Sporades directions 4 to 6 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 9 to 25 degrees Celsius.
RILE UP
Weather: Increased clouds locally.
Winds: North 4 to 6 and east to 7 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 14 to 25 degrees Celsius.
THESSALONIKI
Weather: Some clouds temporarily increased midday and afternoon with a chance of local rain in the mountains.
Winds: North 3 to 4 Beaufort, turning from midday to south southeast with the same intensity.
Temperature: From 11 to 26 degrees Celsius
Forecast for Holy Wednesday
Some clouds temporarily increased until the afternoon hours in the east and north of the continent, Euboea and northern Crete with local rain. In the evening, an increase in clouds is expected in the west and there will be local showers in the Ionian.
Winds will be west south southeast 3 to 5 Beaufort. In the east, winds will blow from northerly directions 4 to 6 and in the early morning hours in the Aegean locally 7 Beaufort.
The temperature will increase slightly in the east. It will reach 24 to 26 degrees Celsius on the mainland and 23 to 25 degrees Celsius on the islands.
Forecast for Maundy Thursday
In the west, some clouds temporarily increased until the afternoon hours with local showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms in the northern Ionian and Epirus. In the rest of the country, generally clear weather with passing clouds in the central and northern continental areas at midday and afternoon, when local rain and isolated storms will occur in the northern mountains.
Winds will be light from the west and gradually from the west 3 to 5 Beaufort. In the east it will initially blow 3 to 5 from the north and locally 6 Beaufort in the southeast Aegean and gradually change to the west with the same intensity.
The temperature will register a slight additional increase in the east towards its maximum values.
Forecast for Good Friday
Initially in the west and gradually in the center and north, passing clouds with local rain and isolated thunderstorms. In the rest of the country, the weather is generally clear.
Winds will blow from directions west 3 to 5 Beaufort, in the seas locally 6 and gradually in the south Aegean to 7 Beaufort.
Temperatures will drop slightly in the west.
Forecast for Holy Saturday
In the west, center and north and gradually in the rest of the country cloudiness with local rains and isolated storms. An improvement is expected in the west during the afternoon.
Winds will be west 4 to 6 and south local 7 Beaufort.
The temperature will drop.
Forecast for Easter Sunday
For Easter Sunday the forecasts are slightly premature. Most see the weather being a little unstable, but the situation will be better than on Holy Saturday.
The temperature is expected to reach up to 25 degrees Celsius.