Weather turns more autumnal with winds of 7 Beaufort

Weather turns more autumnal on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, as northern winds strengthen significantly in the Aegean and temperatures gradually fall. The day begins with relatively good weather conditions in most parts of the country, but cloud cover increases in certain areas, especially in the east and south. In the Cyclades the weather will be temporarily cloudy, with the possibility of local rain, while wind becomes the day’s main feature, blowing strong and locally very strong, reaching up to 7 Beaufort in the Aegean. This wind intensity places today among the windiest days of the autumn that has just begun, with the phenomenon more intense in the eastern and southern parts of the country.

The strengthening of northern winds to these levels is expected to affect sea travel as well, as conditions in the Aegean become more unfavourable for ships, particularly smaller vessels. At the same time, the temperature is falling, mainly in the eastern parts of the country, with the mercury moving to lower levels compared to previous days. In Syros and generally in the Cyclades, the temperature is expected to reach 22 to 23 degrees Celsius, while in the morning and evening hours it will be noticeably lower, signalling the entry into more autumnal conditions. The difference between midday and morning-evening temperatures is expected to be noticeable, a common feature of the transition period from summer to autumn on the islands of the Aegean.

This change in the weather has practical consequences for those who travel or work at sea, as strong northern winds in the Aegean are usually accompanied by delays or changes to shipping schedules. For residents of island areas, the drop in temperature during morning and evening hours essentially marks the end of the summer scene and the gradual transition to more autumnal conditions, requiring adjustment both in clothing and in travel planning. Travellers planning routes to and from the islands of the Aegean are asked to take the strengthening of the winds into account, as the intensity of 7 Beaufort can particularly affect smaller boats and high-speed craft.

In the rest of the country the weather will show greater variation: in the west and north, increased cloud cover is forecast in certain areas, while in the east and south northern winds will prevail. This picture shows that the change in weather does not have a uniform character across the whole territory, but varies significantly depending on the geographic location of each area. This development in the weather is expected to shape the scene for the coming days, with the changes being closely watched especially by those planning sea travel in the Aegean in the days ahead.