Weather: Local showers and thunderstorms today – forecast for Easter

According to the EMY forecast, the weather will be unsettled today on Holy Wednesday (01/05).

In more detail, on May 1, 2024, Holy Wednesday, clouds are expected to increase temporarily across the country. Local showers and a few storms will occur during the heat of the day, mainly over mountainous areas. Cases in Western Macedonia and Epirus are more extreme and relatively common.

Temperatures vary from 4 to 23 degrees in Western Macedonia, from 7 to 25 in the rest of northern Greece, from 9 to 27-28 degrees in Epirus, from 9 to 26-27 in Thessaly, and in other parts of the eastern continent. Areas range from 12 to 24 -26 degrees, 14 to 24 degrees in the Ionian islands, 13 to 23 degrees in the Aegean island regions, and reach maximums in the eastern Aegean and southern Crete islands. 26 degrees Celsius.

Winds in the Aegean will blow from northerly directions with an intensity of 5-6 and inland at 7 Beaufort. In the Ionian, easterly winds blow with an intensity of 3-5 Beaufort, but during the hottest hours of the day they turn to the west with the same intensity.

We expect a temporary increase in clouds over Attica. Northerly winds up to 5 Beaufort and eastern parts of the district up to 6 Beaufort. The temperature ranges from 16 to 24-25 degrees.

In Thessaloniki, expect some denser clouds later in the afternoon, with a chance of rain in the highlands. Winds will be variable with intensity of 2-3 Beaufort. The temperature ranges from 16 to 23 degrees.

Detailed weather forecast for Holy Wednesday (01/05).

Macedonia, Thrace

Weather: Temporarily increasing clouds with local showers and scattered showers in the mountains in the afternoon and afternoon.
Wind: Westerly variable 3 to 4 Beaufort, returning with the same intensity from noon to southeast in Central Macedonia. 4 to 6 NE in eastern areas and gradually weakening from noon to 7 am Beaufort inland.
Temperature: 11 to 25 degrees Celsius, 2 to 3 degrees lower in western Macedonia.

Ionian Islands, Epiros, West Styria, West Peloponnese
Weather: A few clouds temporarily increasing in the Ionian with a chance of localized rain in the afternoon in the south. Overland, some clouds will increase temporarily in the afternoon and rain may occur over the mountains.
Winds: North Southeast 3 to 5 Beaufort with same intensity turning to southwest in the afternoon. 4 to 6 Beaufort on the south coast from easterly directions.
Temperature: 13 to 26 degrees Celsius.

Eastern Styria, Evia, Eastern Peloponnese
Weather: Increasing clouds with local showers mainly in eastern Styria and Evia, gradually becoming some clouds from the afternoon.
Winds: Northeast 4 to 6 and east 7 Beaufort gradually weakening in the morning.
Temperature: 13 to 26 degrees Celsius.

Cyclades, Crete
Weather: Temporarily increased clouds with local rain in northern Crete, mainly in the mountains and Cyclades.
Wind: North 6 to 7 and inland 8 Beaufort.
Temperature: 15 to 23 degrees Celsius and 24 to 25 degrees Celsius locally in southern Crete.

Eastern Aegean Islands – Dodecanese
Weather: In the southern part of the Dodecanese and East Aegean islands, it is usually sunny. Clouds have temporarily increased in the north.
Wind: North 5 to 7 Beaufort gradually weakening through the afternoon.
Temperature: 15 to 24 degrees Celsius.

Thessaly
Weather: Cloudy with local showers until afternoon and gradually becoming generally clear.
Winds: East 3 to 4 and Sporades North 4 to 6 Beaufort gradually weakening.
Temperature: 12 to 26 degrees Celsius.

Attica
Weather: Clouds will increase and gradually clear from midday onwards.
Winds: North 4 to 6 and East to 7 Beaufort gradually weakening through the afternoon.
Temperature: 15 to 26 degrees Celsius.

Thessaloniki
Weather: A few clouds have increased temporarily, mainly in the mountains with localized showers in the afternoon and afternoon.
Wind: 3 to 4 Beaufort from the South.
Temperature: 13 to 25 degrees Celsius

Weather for Maundy Thursday (02/05)

Northern Ionian, Epirus, Macedonia and gradually in Thrace, Clouds temporarily increased with local rain And especially in the mountains Isolated stormss. In other parts of the country Generally clear weatherIntermittent clouds will be seen over continental areas during the afternoon and afternoon hours, hence the possibility of localized rain over the continental highlands.

Visibility will be low locally in the evening over western continental areas.

Westerly winds will be light and gradually westerly at 3 to 5 Beaufort. In the east they blow northerly at 3 to 5 and in the southern seas inland up to 6 Beaufort, gradually returning to the west with the same intensity.

indicating the temperature A slight rise in the east based on its maximum values. It will be 23 to 25 degrees Celsius in the islands, 24 to 26 degrees Celsius in the mainland and 27 degrees Celsius in the eastern mainland.

Weather on Good Friday (03/05)

Clouds increased temporarily with localized rain in the west, central and north and mainly in the west and north, Isolated storms. In other parts of the country Generally clear weather.

Visibility will be locally low in the westerly morning hours.

Winds will be from the west at 4 to 6 and gradually southerly from the Aegean to 7 Beaufort.

indicating the temperature small drop In the west and north.

Holy Saturday Weather (04/05)

West, Center and North and gradually in other parts of the country, Clouds with local showers and chiefly in the East Isolated storms. Evening events weaken and remain confined to the southern Aegean region.

Winds will be west northwest 4 to 6 and 7 Beaufort inland along the southern coasts, weakening at night to northeast 3 to 5 Beaufort in the morning.

indicating the temperature fall.

Weather for Easter Sunday (05/05)

Over land, a few clouds will increase temporarily as they emerge in the afternoon and early afternoon Local rain And especially in the mountains Isolated storms. In the remaining areas, there will be some locally increasing clouds in the southern Aegean in the morning, with showers and gradual improvement.

Winds will be from the north at 4 to 5 and locally up to 6 Beaufort in the Aegean.

indicating the temperature A small rise across the country.