Greece Journey Advisory | Journey.State.gov

Greece has a Mediterranean local weather with sizzling, dry summers. It has delicate, moist winters. Coastal areas are hotter. Mountainous areas expertise cooler temperatures all 12 months.

Hot, dry summer time situations and robust winds trigger frequent forest fires, particularly in southern and island areas from April to October. Wildfires are extremely harmful and unpredictable. Causing a wildfire is a legal offence in Greece, even when unintentional.

To keep away from beginning wildfires:

• depart no litter
• be sure that cigarettes are correctly extinguished
• don’t mild barbecues

Monitor the Daily Fire Risk Map, indicating fireplace hazard ranges by area.

• Dial 112 for emergency providers, for those who see a hearth.

Greece lies on energetic seismic zones, and average to robust earthquakes happen. For additional steering on easy methods to put together for earthquakes and what to do throughout and after one, please go to Ready.gov or the Greek Ministry of Civil Protection.

Heavy rainfall results in flash floods, particularly in city areas and areas with poor drainage methods. This is most typical from October to February.

Prolonged excessive temperatures can exceed 100 levels Fahrenheit in the course of the summer time. This results in well being warnings, closures of iconic websites just like the Acropolis, and elevated wildfire hazard.

• Heat exhaustion and heatstroke are main considerations throughout excessive warmth and might result in confusion, impaired judgement, and loss of life.
• Authorities advise staying hydrated, avoiding peak solar hours between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Seek shade or air-con.