The weather on May Day – 6 regions expect rain

The weather for the May Day long weekend seems to be far from spring-like across the country, as the mild and warm weather so far will be replaced by more unstable and “autumn-like” conditions.

The high temperatures of the previous days will begin to subside, while rain, clouds, and stronger northerly winds will affect several regions, mainly from north to south.

“A Mini Fall” Starting Thursday

According to ERTE meteorologist Anastasia Tyraski, the weather change will begin on Thursday when cold air masses from the Balkans will start to affect the country.

She mentioned, “The weather will be spring-like until the May Day long weekend. That’s when it will change,” describing the onset of a “mini autumn.” The first rains will appear in Macedonia and gradually spread to Epirus, Thrace, Thessaly, and the northern Aegean.

On May Day, the cold front will affect almost the entire country, with clouds and local rain mainly in the eastern mainland and the Aegean. The northern winds will strengthen significantly, reaching up to 8 Beaufort, and the temperature will significantly drop, with maximum temperatures staying below 20°C. Similar weather is expected to persist on Saturday.

Temperature Drop and Strong Winds

On his side, meteorologist Klearchos Marousakis from Open TV notes that the weather will remain spring-like until Wednesday, with temperatures reaching 25-27°C.

However, from Thursday onwards, the scene will change, with the country being affected by a cold front that will bring rain and thunderstorms mainly to Macedonia, Thrace, Epirus, Thessaly, and the northern Aegean.

The 6 Regions That Will Have Rain on May Day

On May Day, instability will spread to more regions, with rain mainly affecting the following 6 areas:

• Thessaly
• Attica and Boeotia
• Euboea
• Eastern Peloponnese
• Southern Peloponnese
• A large part of the Aegean

The temperature will not exceed 20°C, and the northerly winds will be particularly strong, causing possible difficulties in maritime travel.

On Saturday, the weather conditions will persist mainly from the Pindus mountain range and to the east, with strong winds being the main characteristic. However, from Sunday, improvement is expected, with more sunshine and a gradual increase in temperature, returning more spring-like conditions.

The Weather Forecast by the Hellenic Meteorological Service (EMY) until the May Day Weekend

Thursday, April 30th

Initially, in the northern mainland and from midday in the central mainland and northern Aegean, there will be clouds with rain and sporadic thunderstorms. The rest of the country will have almost clear skies with occasional light clouds.

Local snowfall will occur in the northern mountain ranges from the afternoon.

Winds will be variable at 3-4 Beaufort, and in the Aegean, they will be northward at 5 Beaufort. Gradually, from midday, northern winds will prevail across the country, strengthening in the northern seas to 6-7 Beaufort.

Temperatures will drop in the north.

Friday, May 1st

Initially, in the central and northern regions and gradually across the rest of the country, there will be clouds with local rain and isolated thunderstorms in the eastern parts of the country.

Local snowfall will occur in the mountainous areas of the mainland.

Winds will be northeasterly at 4-6 Beaufort and 7 Beaufort in the Aegean.

Temperatures will drop across the country.

Saturday, May 2nd

In the eastern and southern parts and by midday-afternoon in the remaining inland, clouds will form with local rain and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

Local snowfall will occur in the mountainous inland.

Winds will be from the north at 4-6 Beaufort and 7, locally 8 Beaufort in the Aegean.

Temperatures will not change significantly.

Sunday, May 3rd

There will be increased clouds with local rain and possibly isolated thunderstorms, initially in Crete and the Aegean islands, and by midday in the mainland. Gradual improvement is expected by the evening.

Local snowfall will occur in the central and northern mountain ranges.

Winds will be north-northwesterly at 4-5 Beaufort, 7 Beaufort in the eastern Aegean, and briefly 8 Beaufort.

Temperatures will rise slightly, mainly in the west.