Breezy conditions are expected over the weekend across much of Greece. From Sunday onward, a noticeable drop in temperature is forecast, especially in the north, with snowfall in mountainous areas and, from the evening, at lower elevations in the northeast.

According to meteorologist Thodoros Kolydas, heavy rain and localized thunderstorms are expected on Saturday in Epirus, western Central Greece, and western to central Peloponnese. Winds will be strong, reaching 8 Beaufort and locally up to 9 Beaufort, while temperatures will rise slightly.

On Sunday, showers are forecast in western regions, with isolated thunderstorms in the eastern Aegean. Snowfall is expected in mountainous areas and, from the evening hours, at lower elevations in northeastern parts of the country. Winds may reach 8 Beaufort locally but will gradually weaken. A significant drop in temperature is expected, particularly in the north, where maximum temperatures will range between 6 and 8°C.

On Monday, rain or sleet is expected in eastern regions, with occasional snowfall from elevations of 300 meters and above. Conditions will gradually improve from late afternoon. In the Cyclades, Crete, and the Dodecanese, there will be local rain, isolated thunderstorms, and snowfall in mountainous areas. Northerly winds will blow at 5–7 Beaufort, locally reaching 8 Beaufort, accompanied by a further drop in temperature.

As noted by the meteorologist, Tuesday will be dry and cold. Local showers are expected only in Crete and the southern Aegean, with light snowfall in the mountains, followed by rapid improvement.

Elsewhere, weather conditions will be generally clear. Northerly winds will blow at 4–6 Beaufort, reaching up to 8 Beaufort in the southern Aegean before weakening. Temperatures will rise during the day, but frost is expected inland, locally strong in central and northern regions.

According to the National Weather Service, the weather on Saturday will be as follows:

Cloudy conditions with showers and occasional thunderstorms are expected in western and northern regions, as well as in the eastern Aegean. The phenomena may be locally heavy in Epirus, western Central Greece (Sterea), and western and central Peloponnese. In the rest of the country, clouds will increase at times, with local showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly affecting the Aegean.

Snowfall is expected in mountainous areas of the mainland and, from the evening hours, in semi-mountainous areas of Epirus and western Macedonia.

Winds will blow from the west-southwest at 5–7 Beaufort, locally reaching 8 and possibly 9 Beaufort. Temperatures will rise to their highest values mainly in eastern regions.

In the northern mainland, temperatures will reach 12–14°C. In most other areas, they will range from 15–17°C, while locally in central and southern mainland areas, the Cyclades, Crete, and the Dodecanese, they may reach 18–19°C. Frost is expected locally in the northern mainland during the early morning and evening hours.

Macedonia – Thrace

Snowfall is expected in mountainous areas and, from the evening, in semi-mountainous areas of western Macedonia.
Temperatures will range from 0 to 14°C, with values 4–5°C lower in western Macedonia.

Ionian Islands – Epirus – Western Central Greece – Western Peloponnese

Rain, showers, and occasional thunderstorms are expected, locally strong in places. Snowfall will occur in mountainous areas and, from the evening, in semi-mountainous areas of Epirus.
Winds will be west-southwesterly at 6–8 Beaufort, locally up to 9 Beaufort over the Ionian Sea.
Temperatures will range from 4 to 17°C, with lower values inland in Epirus.

Thessaly – Eastern Central Greece – Evia – Eastern Peloponnese

Cloudy conditions with local showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected, with locally strong phenomena in central Peloponnese. Snowfall will occur in mountainous areas, mainly in central Central Greece (Sterea).
Temperatures will range from 6 to 18°C, dropping by 3–4°C in northern areas.

Cyclades – Crete

Clouds with local showers are expected.
Winds will be west-southwesterly at 6–8 Beaufort, locally up to 9 Beaufort in the Cyclades.
Temperatures will range from 10 to 19°C.

Eastern Aegean Islands – Dodecanese

Partly cloudy with local showers.
Winds will blow from the south-southwest at 5–7 Beaufort, gradually strengthening locally to 8 Beaufort.
Temperatures will range from 8 to 19°C.

Attica

Clouds at times with local showers.
Winds will be west-southwesterly at 5–7 Beaufort, locally up to 8 Beaufort in the southeast.
Temperatures will range from 7 to 18°C.

Thessaloniki

Cloudy at times.
Winds will be variable at 3–4 Beaufort, occasionally southwesterly up to 5 Beaufort.
Temperatures will range from 2 to 12°C.