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Greece and Cyprus August 2026 heatwave outlook

Overview

The August 2026 heatwave in Greece and Cyprus has triggered severe weather conditions and high wildfire risks, with temperatures approaching 40°C to 42°C and high winds of up to 8 Beaufort. A “Red Code” for wildfire risk was issued across 16 areas, including Attica, Crete, and parts of the Peloponnese and Aegean islands. As of 19 August, meteorologists Theodoros Kolydas and Sakis Arnaoutoglou indicated a major thermal shift driven by a “thermal invasion of warm air masses from North Africa.” This heat episode is projected to last at least seven to eight days, with the most extreme temperatures anticipated between 23 August and 27 August.

By 20 August, the scope of the extreme weather has extended to Cyprus, where the Department of Meteorology issued a yellow warning for extreme temperatures. Inland Cyprus is expected to see highs around 41°C, while coastal and mountainous regions will experience varying conditions.

In Greece, meteorological data from Meteo.gr and the National Observatory of Athens indicate that air masses will be 6 to 8 degrees Celsius warmer than seasonal averages. Temperatures are expected to rise sharply through the weekend of 22–23 August. In the Thessaly region, authorities have issued a Category 3 (high) fire risk warning, placing emergency services on high alert. NASA has noted that such prolonged heat episodes across Western Europe can lead to significant health risks and increased mortality rates, suggesting such extreme thermal events could be linked to approximately 10,000 additional deaths across the continent.

Entities

Greece · Anastasia Tyraki · National Observatory of Athens · Thodoris Kolydas · National Meteorological Service

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  • "Meteorologists predict a significant rise in temperatures in Greece between August 23 and August 26." tvstar.gr · www.irafina.gr · www.reader.gr · www.cnn.gr

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    "Temperatures are expected to remain high but without a significant rise over the next three days across Greece and Cyprus."

    One claim states temperatures will not see a significant rise over the next three days, while the other predicts a significant rise in temperatures in Greece.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 41 sources
    Greece and Cyprus face extreme heatwave with temperatures up to 42°C

    Greece and Cyprus face a severe heatwave with temperatures reaching 42°C. High fire risks are reported in Thessaly, and NASA data links extreme European heat to increased mortality risks.

  2. 5 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 176 sources
    Turkey and Greece face intense heatwaves and high fire risks

    Turkey and Greece are facing intense heatwaves, with temperatures expected to exceed 40-45°C in parts of Turkey and Greece. High fire risks and strong winds are also forecasted for both regions.

  3. 6 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Central Macedonia weather forecast predicts high temperatures

    High summer temperatures are forecast for Central Macedonia and other parts of Greece, with peaks reaching 38°C in Veria and localized thunderstorms possible in mountainous regions.

  4. 7 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 13 sources
    Greece weather forecast predicts warmer September and rising August temperatures

    Meteorologists predict warmer than average temperatures and increased rainfall for Greece in September, alongside rising temperatures and stronger Aegean winds through late August.

  5. 20 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 59 sources
    Greece braces for heat wave with temperatures up to 40 °C and strong northerly winds

    Greece faces an early‑August heat wave with up to 40 °C, strong northerly winds (7‑8 bft) in the Aegean, scattered mountain showers and heightened wildfire risk.

  6. 25 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Greece August 2026 Forecast Calls for Cool Start Followed by Heatwave

    August 2026 in Greece will start cool then turn hot mid‑month, with low rain. Karpenisi, 3.5 h from Athens, offers cooler temps and outdoor activities.

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