A severe heat wave is expected to affect Kythira in the coming days, with the heat wave peaking on Tuesday, when temperatures will reach 37 °C. Starting Wednesday, temperatures will drop to normal levels for this time of year; however, conditions will become windy with strong westerly winds, and light rain is even expected on Saturday.
Detailed Daily Forecast
Sunday, July 19
- Temperature: 26 °C to 34 °C (High temperatures for this time of year)
- Weather: Generally clean.
- Winds: Westerly winds of 2 to 3 Beaufort (up to 16 km/h).
- Humidity: The 76% arrives in the evening.
Monday, July 20
- Temperature: 24 °C to 35 °C (High temperatures for this time of year)
- Weather: There will be quite a few clouds in the early morning hours with very high humidity (up to 100%), but the weather will quickly clear up.
- Winds: Winds will be variable, initially from the west; by noon they will shift to the northeast at up to 4 Beaufort (24 km/h), and by evening they will shift back to the west at 2 Beaufort.
Tuesday, July 21 (The hottest day)
- Temperature: 24 °C to 37 °C (Very high temperatures)
- Weather: Visibility was limited early in the morning due to high humidity (100%), but it later became completely clear and hot.
- Winds: Northeasterly/northerly winds of 2–3 Beaufort during the day, shifting to southwesterly winds of 3 Beaufort in the evening.
Wednesday, July 22 (Temperature Drop & Stronger Winds)
- Temperature: 23 °C to 32 °C (Return to normal levels)
- Weather: Clear.
- Winds: Significant support. West-northwest winds that will reach 5 Beaufort (35 km/h), with strong gusts reaching 55 km/h.
Thursday, July 23
- Temperature: 21 °C to 31 °C
- Weather: Open-air.
- Winds: Winds will ease to 1 to 3 Beaufort (up to 16 km/h) from the north/southwest.
Friday, July 24
- Temperature: 22 °C to 32 °C
- Weather: Clear with a few clouds late at night.
- Winds: South-southwesterly winds, 3 to 4 Beaufort (24 km/h).
Saturday, July 25 (Change in the weather)
- Temperature: Low of 23 °C (in the early morning hours).
- Weather: Light rain It is expected in the early hours of the morning (until 3:00 a.m.), with some clouds remaining afterward.
- Winds: Stormy. Westerly winds that will blow in the 6 Beaufort (45 km/h), with very strong gusts reaching 70 km/h.
Summary of Temperature & Wind Trends
| Day | Minimum / Maximum | Key Feature |
| Sunday, July 19 | 26°C / 34°C | Hot weather, light winds |
| Monday, July 20 | 24°C / 35°C | Cloudy in the morning, intense heat |
| Tuesday, July 21 | 24°C / 37°C | Heat Wave Peaks |
| Wednesday, July 22 | 23°C / 32°C | Drop in temperature, wind gusts (5 Bft) |
| Thursday, July 23 | 21°C / 31°C | Clear skies, winds subsiding |
| Friday, July 24 | 22°C / 32°C | Winds will gradually shift to the south |
| Saturday, July 25 | 23°C (El.) | Light rain & gusty winds (6 Bft – gusts of 70 km/h) |
Note for sailors: Special attention is required on Wednesday (July 22) and especially the Saturday (July 25), as westerly winds will cause rough seas off the coast of Kythira.












