Where will storms and rain develop during 16 September 2026?
Storms and rain will focus mainly on southern and western parts of Greece during the day. The National Observatory of Athens / meteo.gr expects the activity to spread quickly into the Cyclades and Dodecanese. Local showers also hold a significant chance in parts of Thessaly and central Greece. Hail risk appears highest over Crete in the morning hours. Activity weakens during the evening across all affected zones.
What temperatures are forecast for each region?
Western Macedonia records 11-24 °C. The rest of Macedonia and Thrace range from 12-29 °C. Epirus sees 11-30 °C. Thessaly stays between 12-28 °C. Central mainland areas vary from 11-29 °C. Peloponnese reaches 12-29 °C. Crete records 14-31 °C. The Ionian Islands stay at 16-27 °C. Northern and north-eastern Aegean islands range from 17-26 °C while the remaining Aegean islands reach 19-29 °C.
How strong will the winds be in the Aegean and Ionian seas?
Northerly to north-easterly winds of 4-5 Beaufort blow across the Aegean. In the Dodecanese the flow stays weaker at 2-4 Beaufort from the north-west. The Ionian Sea sees light easterly winds in the morning that later turn north to north-westerly. These patterns remain typical for mid-September.
What conditions are expected in Attica and Thessaloniki?
Attica experiences cloudy skies throughout the day with northerly winds at 3-4 Beaufort. Temperatures range from 17-28 °C. Thessaloniki sees clouds from early morning with a slight chance of light rain around midday. Winds remain light at 2-3 Beaufort from the south. Temperatures there range from 15-28 °C.
Frequently asked questions
Which areas face the strongest storms on 16 September 2026?
Southern Peloponnese, Crete, Cyclades and Dodecanese hold the highest risk of intense storms according to meteo.gr forecasts.
Is hail expected anywhere?
Hail probability exists mainly over Crete during the morning hours before activity weakens later in the day.
How far will temperatures drop?
Minimum readings reach 11 °C in several northern and central mainland areas while maxima stay near seasonal norms up to 31 °C in Crete.
Will winds affect sea travel?
Northerly winds of 4-5 Beaufort in the Aegean may create moderate seas and require caution for smaller vessels.
When do the storms end?
Most activity weakens during the evening of 16 September across the affected southern and western regions.
