What is the overall weather pattern across Greece on Friday?
Most of the country will experience sunshine with passing clouds. Local showers or thunderstorms are possible in western mainland areas including Kefalonia, western Peloponnese and western Macedonia during midday and afternoon. Dust transport will continue in the morning over the Dodecanese but weaken from the afternoon. Visibility restrictions are forecast in western mountainous zones at dawn and dusk. The source indicates that the same pattern of sunshine with temporary clouds applies nationwide, with the only precipitation risk tied to western orographic areas in the afternoon.
Which regions will record the highest and lowest temperatures?
Temperatures will range from 11 to 28 °C in western Macedonia, 11 to 31 °C in the rest of Macedonia and Thrace, 12 to 29 °C in Epirus, 13 to 32 °C in Thessaly, 13 to 30 °C in central mainland areas, 11 to 28 °C in the Peloponnese, 12 to 28 °C in Crete, 17 to 27 °C in the Ionian Islands, 16 to 27 °C in the northern and north-eastern Aegean islands, and 19 to 28 °C in the remaining Aegean islands. Thessaly reaches the highest maximum listed while several northern and island zones stay at lower maxima around 27-28 °C. The source provides these exact ranges without further breakdown by city or altitude.
How will wind conditions develop during the day?
Winds will blow from north-eastern directions at 3 to 4 Beaufort in the northern Aegean and from northern to north-western directions at 3 to 4 Beaufort, locally up to 5 Beaufort, in the southern Aegean during morning hours. They will turn northerly to north-westerly from midday. In the Ionian Sea winds will remain light and mainly westerly. Strong local winds are expected in the south-eastern Aegean. The source repeats that eastern winds stay northerly 4-5 Beaufort and locally 6 Beaufort in the Aegean overall.
What conditions are forecast for Athens and Thessaloniki?
Athens will see sunshine with occasional clouds. Winds will be light at 2 to 3 Beaufort, mainly from north to north-east. Temperatures will range between 13 and 29 °C. Thessaloniki will remain generally clear. Winds will come from south to south-east at 2 to 3 Beaufort, locally reaching 4 Beaufort. Temperatures will range from 16 to 30 °C. The source gives no additional hourly detail for either city beyond these values.
Frequently asked questions
Will it rain in Athens on Friday?
No significant rainfall is expected in Athens. The capital will remain mostly sunny with only passing clouds.
Which areas face the highest chance of showers?
Western mainland regions, including Kefalonia, western Peloponnese and western Macedonia, may see local showers or thunderstorms in the afternoon.
How strong will winds be in the Aegean?
Winds in the Aegean will reach 4 to 5 Beaufort from northern directions, locally up to 6 Beaufort in the south-eastern part.
Is dust still affecting the Dodecanese?
Yes, dust transport continues in the morning but will weaken from the afternoon onward.
What is the temperature range in Thessaly?
Thessaly will record minimum temperatures of 13 °C and maximum temperatures of 32 °C.
