Ionian

A significant temperature drop is expected this weekend, marking a drastic change in the weather conditions. The director of the National Meteorological Service, Theodoros Kolydas, noted in his post that on Sunday, the temperature will noticeably decline from north to south by as much as 10 degrees Celsius.

The hottest August since 2010 was this year in North and Western Greece, Ionian and Peloponnese. According to the network of 53 weather stations of the Athens National Observatory of Athens (EAA)’s meteo.gr network, average monthly values were up to +1.8°C above normal for the season.

Heavy rain and lightning have been affecting Attica in recent hours, causing major central roads to “flood.” Traffic congestion is making it difficult for drivers to move around.

A second day of bad weather today and since noon showers and thunderstorms have made their appearance in Attica and Evia.

The weather will be generally clear across the country today, with clouds developing only in the mainland areas during the midday and afternoon hours. In Epirus, western Macedonia, and possibly the mountainous regions of western Central Greece and the Peloponnese, there will be occasional local showers and isolated thunderstorms.

Greece and especially our islands (Crete, Rhodes, Ionian and NE Aegean islands, Sporades) are a favourite holiday destination