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Sailing weather in Greece
Greece has a warm Mediterranean climate. Summers in the lowlands, are hot and dry with clear skies. Dry hot days are often relieved by a system of seasonal breezes. The mountain areas are much cooler, with considerable rain. Winters are mild in the lowlands with rare frost and snow, but the mountains are usually covered with snow. To see the current weather conditions and forecasts...
Rain & Humidity
Rainfall varies greatly from region to region. The rain season is from October to March. Rainfall is rare from June to August, and days are dry and sunny, which is usual for a Mediterranean climate.
Winds in the Aegean Sea (from April to October)
During the summer months and especially between mid July and mid August, strong winds are common in the Aegean Sea. These winds are called "Meltemi" and blow from North/Northeast. "Meltemi" starts suddenly and can blow continuously for several days.
UNITS IN BEAUFORT SCALE
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North Aegean |
Middle Aegean |
South Aegean |
| April-May |
N to NW 4 |
N NW 5-6 |
N NW 5-6 |
| June-midJuly |
NW N NE 4-5 |
NW 4-6 |
NW W 5-7 |
| midJuly-August |
N NE 5(6) |
N NE 5(6-7) |
N NW 5(7-8) |
| Sept.-October |
N NE 3-5 |
S SE 5-6 |
S SE 5-6 |
| (in "Meltemi") |
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