Sunday, May 11, 2025 – It’s a cloudy but calm day across much of Greece, with spring temperatures holding steady and only a few areas expecting a splash of rain. As clouds gradually thicken across the mainland, particularly inland and in higher elevations, local showers and even isolated thunderstorms could pop up in the afternoon—mainly over the mountainous regions.
If you’re in southern Greece, you might notice a hazy tint to the sky early on due to elevated Saharan dust, but don’t worry—it’s already starting to clear out.
Athens: Mostly Cloudy, Breezy, and Mild
Athenians can expect a mostly cloudy day, with denser patches now and then, especially in the afternoon. Winds will start from the north (2–4 Beaufort) before shifting to a southerly direction later in the day. No rain is on the radar for the capital, and temperatures will stay pleasant, ranging from 16°C in the early morning to 24°C by the afternoon.
Whether you’re out for a Sunday coffee or a stroll in Plaka, the weather should stay friendly—just don’t forget a light jacket.
Thessaloniki: Overcast with a Brief Rain Risk
In Thessaloniki, it’s a similar story: clouds dominate, with the possibility of a quick afternoon shower—nothing that should ruin your plans. Winds will be light and variable, turning southerly at 2–4 Beaufort by midday. Temperatures will be a bit cooler than the capital, ranging from 15°C to 22°C. A relaxed spring day by the sea or in the city center is still well within reach.
Across the rest of Greece
Winds across the Aegean Sea will reach up to 5 Beaufort, generally calming and shifting directions through the day. In the Ionian Sea, breezes from the west to northwest (2–4 Beaufort) will keep things fresh.
Here’s how temperatures are shaping up regionally:
- Western Macedonia: 9°C – 21°C
- Eastern Macedonia & Thrace: 9°C – 24°C
- Thessaly: 13°C – 26°C
- Epirus, Central Greece & Peloponnese: 11°C – 25°C
- Ionian Islands: 11°C – 24°C
- Aegean Islands: 12°C – 25°C
- Crete: 12°C – 24°C
Looking Ahead: Monday Brings a Bit More Action
Monday, May 12, will start quietly, especially in northeastern Greece, though local showers or brief thunderstorms could show up in Central/Eastern Macedonia, Thrace, and the northern Aegean early in the morning.
By midday, clouds will increase again, this time affecting the southern Ionian, the mainland, and eventually Crete. These areas will likely see scattered rain and isolated storms through the afternoon and early evening. The west will begin to clear out by nightfall.
Winds will remain light to moderate (up to 5–6 Beaufort in the southeastern Aegean), and temperatures will stay stable, ranging between 21°C and 25°C in most areas.
