Greece to see temperatures reach 24°C

Greece is forecast to experience mostly sunny weather and rising temperatures on Monday, October 19, with highs reaching 24°C in parts of the country, according to the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) and the National Observatory of Athens’ meteo service.

Skies will remain generally clear, with limited cloud cover in some areas. However, fog during the night and early morning could reduce visibility locally.

Temperatures are expected to reach 20–23°C across most regions, with locally higher readings in western Peloponnese.

Winds moderate across the Aegean and Ionian

Winds in the northern Aegean will blow mainly from the south at 3–4 Beaufort. Elsewhere, northerly and northwesterly winds will generally reach 3–4 Beaufort.

In the southeastern Aegean, winds may strengthen to 4–5 Beaufort and temporarily reach 6 Beaufort during the morning.

Regional temperatures

According to the meteo service, temperatures will vary across the country:

Western Macedonia: 17–18°C maximum

Macedonia and Thrace: 21–22°C, locally 23°C

Epirus: 21–23°C

Thessaly: 22–24°C

Other mainland regions: 22–23°C, locally 24°C

Ionian Islands: 21–23°C

Northern and northeastern Aegean islands: 21–22°C

Other Aegean islands and Crete: 21–23°C

Minimum temperatures will be lower in mountainous and northern areas.

Sunny weather in Athens and Thessaloniki

In Attica, sunny skies with a few thin clouds are expected. Winds will mainly be southerly at 2–3 Beaufort, while temperatures in the region will range from 13°C to 22–23°C.

Thessaloniki will see a few clouds, with reduced visibility possible overnight and in the early morning. Northwesterly winds of 2–3 Beaufort are forecast, while temperatures in the city centre will range from 11°C to 22°C.

The overall forecast points to mild autumn conditions across Greece, with sunshine and relatively high daytime temperatures for the season.