Mild weather ahead with local showers

Greece is expected to experience mild conditions over the next several days, with only limited rainfall mainly in the Aegean, eastern mainland and southern islands.

Temperatures will remain close to seasonal averages, according to meteorologist Thodoros Kolydas.

Kolydas noted that Greece continues to lie on the edge of the stronger barometric systems affecting Central and Northern Europe, resulting in only localized and brief showers rather than widespread rain. Western and northern regions are forecast to see even less precipitation as fronts weaken before reaching the country.

While the short-term outlook remains stable, uncertainty increases closer to Christmas. Forecasts up to mid-December are considered reliable, showing near-normal to slightly above-normal temperatures. However, after December 17–18, weather models begin to diverge significantly, indicating a possible shift in conditions. Meteorologists caution that Christmas weather remains unpredictable at this stage.

Today’s Forecast

Clouds are expected in Halkidiki, Eastern Sterea, the Peloponnese, Evia, Crete and parts of the Aegean, with isolated showers in Crete and possibly Evia. Elsewhere, mostly sunny skies are forecast with patches of morning and evening fog.

Temperatures will range from -1°C in Western Macedonia to up to 18°C in Crete, with northern Aegean winds reaching 4–6 Beaufort.

Regional Conditions

Attica: Occasional clouds, 11–17°C, light northerly winds.

Thessaloniki: Sunny with limited visibility at times, 8–14°C.

Friday, December 12

Mostly clear nationwide with light clouds in the northeast. Morning and evening fog expected. Temperatures stable, reaching 16–20°C depending on region. Northerly winds up to 5 Beaufort in the Aegean.

Saturday, December 13

Partly cloudy in eastern Thessaly, the Sporades, Evia and Crete with possible light showers. Elsewhere mostly clear. Fog patches expected. No major temperature changes.

Sunday, December 14

Mainly clear across the country, with local clouds and brief showers in eastern mainland areas and Crete. Northerly winds up to 6 Beaufort in the Aegean. Temperatures remain steady.