Weather conditions remained unsettled across Greece on Thursday, October 29, with showers and isolated thunderstorms concentrated primarily in eastern and southern regions. Data from the automated weather station network of the National Observatory of Athens/meteo.gr recorded significant rainfall volumes on Wednesday, October 28, led by Portaria in Pelion with 112 millimeters, Zagora with 104 millimeters, and Skiathos with 102 millimeters, placing Magnesia and the Sporades at the center of the heavy downpours.
Rainfall Totals and Regional Weather on Thursday and Friday
Unsettled weather continued to affect the country on Thursday, October 29, with showers and isolated thunderstorms persisting mainly in eastern and southern sections before a gradual weakening of the phenomena. Red Code status remained active for the Sporades, eastern Thessaly, Magnesia, northern Euboea, and the Dodecanese, where heavy rain and storms carried an elevated risk of local disruptions.
By Friday, October 30, according to forecasts from the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY), clouds and local rainfall persisted across the mainland, the Ionian islands, Crete, and the Dodecanese, accompanied by sporadic afternoon thunderstorms. Western Greece experienced notably better conditions, as Patras enjoyed sunshine and passing clouds with temperatures reaching 19 degrees Celsius and light winds under 3 Beaufort. Concurrently, the meteorologist CharA Malese of ANT1 noted that October was preparing to close in a milder yet unstable fashion following a preview of winter.
Aegean Winds and Temperature Variations Across the Country
Northern winds remained strong across the Aegean Sea, reaching 4 to 6 Beaufort and locally hitting 7 Beaufort before gradually weakening at night. Atmospheric dust concentrations showed relative increases, particularly in eastern areas.
Maximum temperatures generally ranged between 18 and 22 degrees Celsius, while northern areas experienced notably lower readings. Meteorological stations recorded the lowest temperatures in Western Macedonia, where the mercury dropped from 3 to 14 or 15 degrees Celsius.
| Region | Temperature Range (Celsius) |
|---|---|
| Western Macedonia | 3°C to 15°C |
| Thessaloniki | 12°C to 19°C |
| Attica / Athens | 12°C to 21°C |
| Crete | 15°C to 21°C |
| Dodecanese | 16°C to 23°C |
Rain Precedes Arrival of Wintry Conditions in November
Cloud cover will dominate Saturday, October 31, bringing local rain across most of the country and occasional thunderstorms in western maritime and coastal areas. Meteorologist Sakis Arnaoutoglou issued a warning for Thessaloniki and Central Macedonia regarding continuous rainfall and potential water accumulation in areas historically prone to flooding.
Colder air masses are projected to arrive between November 3 and 4, paving the way for decidedly wintry conditions with biting cold across multiple regions following November 5.
