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Greece in November

Mixed month. Rain arrives; islands largely shut; 17 November marches in Athens. Good for Athens museums.

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Verdict

MixedVoykit month rating for Greece

Rain arrives; islands largely shut; 17 November marches in Athens. Good for Athens museums.

Is another month better than November?

November is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in November

  • Athens and Attica · Athens, Piraeus, Cape Sounionfine

    Dry and sunny; July–August often over 35 °C (95 °F) with heatwaves to 40+ °C. Winters mild with rainy spells.

  • Cyclades and Dodecanese · Santorini, Naxos, Paros, Mykonos, Rhodesrainy

    Windy: the meltemi blows hardest in July–August and cancels small boats. Sea warm enough June–October.

  • Crete · Chania, Rethymno, Heraklion, the south coastfine

    Longest season: sea swimmable into November on the south coast; White Mountains keep snow into spring.

  • Ionian islands and west · Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakynthosrainy

    Greener and wetter than the Aegean; less wind, calm seas in summer.

  • North and mountains · Thessaloniki, Meteora, Zagori, Pelioncool

    Cold winters with snow in the mountains; Zagori and Pelion are cooler escapes in summer.

  • Central Greece: Delphi and the mountains · Parnassos foothills, 500–1,000 mfine

    Delphi sits high and is cooler than Athens; snow is possible Dec–Feb. Summer afternoons are hot and dry.

  • Central Greece: Athens and the coast · Attica plain and the Evvian Gulffine

    Coastal strip is mild; July–August heat and the meltemi wind are the main limits.

  • Dry summer, rain Nov‑Mar; 3000 h sunshine per year

  • Crete: North coast (Chania, Rethymno, Heraklion) · the VOAK highway corridorfine

    Swimming roughly May to October; July–August afternoons reach the mid-30s °C. Meltemi wind can make the north coast choppy.

  • Crete: South coast and Messara plain · Ierapetra, Plakias, Matalafine

    Warmer and drier than the north; the south coast is the first to be swimmable in spring.

  • Meltemi wind blows hardest July–August, cancelling some fast ferries; August is the hottest and busiest month.

  • Greener and wetter than the Aegean; more rain in winter.

  • Northeast Pelion: Northeast Pelion coast · Aegean side of Pelionbest weather

    Summers can be hot; bring sun protection.

  • Northern Greece: Thessaloniki and the coast · Macedonia and Thrace lowlandsfine

    Colder and wetter than the islands; July–August 33 °C (91 °F)+ and humid on the coast. Sea swimming roughly June to September.

  • Northern Greece: Epirus and Pindos mountains · Ioannina, Zagori, Metsovocool

    Rainier and cooler than the coast; snow and closed passes in winter. Villages quiet outside summer.

  • Northwest Pelion: Coastal Northwest Pelion · Pagasetic Gulf coastcool

    Summer (July–August) can be hot; spring and autumn are ideal for hiking and beach visits. Winters are mild but rainy.

  • Cooler than the coast; snow is rare but possible in winter. Spring brings wildflowers.

  • Peloponnese: Coastal Argolid and Messenia · Nafplio, Kalamata, Mani coastfine

    Hot, dry summers; mild winters. Sea swimming roughly May to October.

  • Peloponnese: Arcadia and Taygetus mountains · Tripoli, Dimitsana, Mystras uplandscool

    Rain falls mainly autumn and winter; snow is common on the high ground from December.

  • Small Cyclades: Small Cyclades · Central Aegeanfine

    Meltemi winds (north) cool the summer heat but can disrupt ferries. Best months: May–June and September–October.

  • The plain is one of Greece's hottest spots in July–August; spring and autumn are the walking months.

  • Thessaly: Volos and Pelion coast · Pagasetic Gulf and Aegean sidefine

    Sea swimming roughly May–October; the Pelion east coast catches more wind and rain than Volos.

  • Athens18 °C (64 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 9 rain days
  • Aegina19 °C (66 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 8 rain days
  • Afandou21 °C (70 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days
  • Afissos18 °C (64 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 8 rain days
  • Afytos15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 7 rain days
  • Agia Anna17 °C (63 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 11 rain days
  • Agia Roumeli20 °C (68 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 9 rain days
  • Agios Efstratios17 °C (63 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 9 rain days
  • Agios Ioannis16 °C (61 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 9 rain days
  • Agios Nikolaos, Chalkidiki17 °C (63 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 8 rain days
  • Agios Nikolaos20 °C (68 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 9 rain days
  • Agios Thomas Tanagras18 °C (64 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 8 rain days
  • Agios Vlasios17 °C (63 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 9 rain days
  • Agria17 °C (63 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 7 rain days
  • Akrotiri19 °C (66 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 7 rain days
  • Alexandroupolis15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 8 rain days
  • Almyros18 °C (64 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 8 rain days
  • Amaliapolis18 °C (64 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 11 rain days
  • Amfissa17 °C (63 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ammoudia16 °C (61 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 11 rain days
  • Ammouliani18 °C (64 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ampelas18 °C (64 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 8 rain days
  • Amphipolis13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 11 rain days
  • Andritsaina17 °C (63 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ano Doliana13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 11 rain days
  • Ano Volos18 °C (64 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 8 rain days
  • Anogeia16 °C (61 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 10 rain days
  • Antiparos19 °C (66 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days
  • Archangelos20 °C (68 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 4 rain days
  • Argalasti18 °C (64 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 9 rain days
  • Argos19 °C (66 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 7 rain days
  • Argostoli19 °C (66 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 8 rain days
  • Aridea15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 8 rain days
  • Arillas18 °C (64 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 9 rain days
  • Arta18 °C (64 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 11 rain days
  • Asprovalta15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 8 rain days
  • Bali, Crete20 °C (68 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 9 rain days
  • Chalcis17 °C (63 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 10 rain days
  • Chania, Magnesia14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 9 rain days
  • Chania20 °C (68 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 9 rain days
  • Chaniotis17 °C (63 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 8 rain days
  • Chersonissos22 °C (72 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 8 rain days
  • Chios (town)19 °C (66 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 7 rain days
  • Chorefto16 °C (61 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 9 rain days
  • Chrisi Akti Panagias17 °C (63 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 8 rain days
  • Corfu Town19 °C (66 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 13 rain days
  • Corinth19 °C (66 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 7 rain days
  • Delphi17 °C (63 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 8 rain days
  • Didymoteicho17 °C (63 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 9 rain days
  • Dimitsana15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 10 rain days
  • Dodoni15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 11 rain days
  • Drama14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Drapanias19 °C (66 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 10 rain days
  • Edessa14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days
  • Edipsos17 °C (63 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 6 rain days
  • Elafonisos19 °C (66 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 8 rain days
  • Elassona17 °C (63 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 7 rain days
  • Eleusina19 °C (66 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 8 rain days
  • Elounda20 °C (68 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days
  • Epano Vatheia20 °C (68 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 5 rain days
  • Eretria18 °C (64 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ermioni19 °C (66 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 8 rain days
  • Faliraki20 °C (68 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Fanes20 °C (68 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 9 rain days
  • Feres15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 8 rain days
  • Fira19 °C (66 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 7 rain days
  • Fiskardo19 °C (66 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 11 rain days
  • Florina10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days
  • Fourni20 °C (68 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days
  • Galatas20 °C (68 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 7 rain days
  • Galaxidi18 °C (64 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 9 rain days
  • Gennadi20 °C (68 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 9 rain days
  • Geraki18 °C (64 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 7 rain days
  • Glossa18 °C (64 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 10 rain days
  • Gytheio20 °C (68 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 9 rain days
  • Heraklion21 °C (70 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 8 rain days
  • Hora Sfakion20 °C (68 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 10 rain days
  • Hydra18 °C (64 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ialysos20 °C (68 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Iamia18 °C (64 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ierapetra21 °C (70 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ierissos17 °C (63 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 8 rain days
  • Igoumenitsa16 °C (61 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 5 rain days
  • Imerovigli18 °C (64 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ioannina16 °C (61 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ios18 °C (64 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 7 rain days
  • Itea19 °C (66 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 10 rain days
  • Kala Nera18 °C (64 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kalamata19 °C (66 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kalambaka15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kalavryta16 °C (61 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 11 rain days
  • KaloChorio Istron20 °C (68 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kamari18 °C (64 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 4 rain days
  • Kanalia17 °C (63 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 8 rain days
  • Karditsa16 °C (61 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 7 rain days
  • Karpathos20 °C (68 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 8 rain days
  • Karystos19 °C (66 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 8 rain days
  • Karytaina19 °C (66 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 10 rain days
  • Kassiopi18 °C (64 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kastellorizo19 °C (66 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kastoria12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 9 rain days
  • Katakolo19 °C (66 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 11 rain days
  • Kavala16 °C (61 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 8 rain days
  • Keramidi18 °C (64 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 9 rain days
  • Keramoti18 °C (64 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kimolos17 °C (63 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kissamos20 °C (68 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 7 rain days
  • Komotini15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 8 rain days
  • Koroni19 °C (66 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 10 rain days
  • Kos19 °C (66 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 8 rain days
  • Koufonisi18 °C (64 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kozani15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kranidi19 °C (66 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kyllini19 °C (66 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 11 rain days
  • Kymi17 °C (63 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kynopiastes18 °C (64 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 13 rain days
  • Kyparissia19 °C (66 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 7 rain days
  • Lamia17 °C (63 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 6 rain days
  • Larissa16 °C (61 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 9 rain days
  • Lavrio19 °C (66 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days
  • Lefkada, town19 °C (66 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 11 rain days
  • Lefkes, Paros18 °C (64 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 8 rain days
  • Lefokastro17 °C (63 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 9 rain days
  • Leros18 °C (64 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 9 rain days
  • Lindos20 °C (68 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 8 rain days
  • Litochoro13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days
  • Livadeia17 °C (63 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 9 rain days
  • Loutra Ypatis16 °C (61 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 6 rain days
  • Loutraki19 °C (66 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 8 rain days
  • Makrinitsa17 °C (63 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 6 rain days
  • Malia21 °C (70 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 7 rain days
  • Marathon19 °C (66 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 8 rain days
  • Maroneia15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 8 rain days
  • Megali Panagia14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 10 rain days
  • Megalochori18 °C (64 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days
  • Megalopolis18 °C (64 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 9 rain days
  • Mesta18 °C (64 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 10 rain days
  • Meteora15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 9 rain days
  • Methana19 °C (66 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 9 rain days
  • Methoni18 °C (64 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 8 rain days
  • Milies16 °C (61 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 9 rain days
  • Milina16 °C (61 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 5 rain days
  • Monemvasia19 °C (66 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 9 rain days
  • Mycenae18 °C (64 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 9 rain days
  • Mykonos19 °C (66 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 6 rain days
  • Mystras17 °C (63 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 8 rain days
  • Mytilene17 °C (63 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 10 rain days
  • Nafpaktos18 °C (64 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 7 rain days
  • Nafplio19 °C (66 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 8 rain days
  • Naousa, Imathia15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 8 rain days
  • Naousa20 °C (68 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days
  • Naxos18 °C (64 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 8 rain days
  • Nea Anchialos16 °C (61 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 6 rain days
  • Nea Kallikratia18 °C (64 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 8 rain days
  • Nea Moudania17 °C (63 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 7 rain days
  • Nea Phokea18 °C (64 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 7 rain days
  • Nees Pagases17 °C (63 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 8 rain days
  • Neochori17 °C (63 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 9 rain days
  • Neos Marmaras18 °C (64 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 8 rain days
  • Nestos17 °C (63 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 5 rain days
  • Oia19 °C (66 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 7 rain days
  • Olympia19 °C (66 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 12 rain days
  • Olympiada, Chalkidiki17 °C (63 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 7 rain days
  • Orini Nafpaktia18 °C (64 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ouranoupoli16 °C (61 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 9 rain days
  • Palaio Faliro19 °C (66 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 7 rain days
  • Palekastro21 °C (70 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 8 rain days
  • Paleo Trikeri17 °C (63 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 8 rain days
  • Paleochora20 °C (68 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days
  • Pangaion Hills14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Parga17 °C (63 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 11 rain days
  • Parikia19 °C (66 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Patras19 °C (66 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 11 rain days
  • Pella15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 8 rain days
  • Perissa19 °C (66 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 7 rain days
  • Petralona15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 9 rain days
  • Philippi16 °C (61 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 8 rain days
  • Piraeus19 °C (66 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 8 rain days
  • Plakias21 °C (70 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Platamonas18 °C (64 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 6 rain days
  • Platanias17 °C (63 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 10 rain days
  • Platanidia18 °C (64 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 9 rain days
  • Poros19 °C (66 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 8 rain days
  • Portaria15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 9 rain days
  • Portocheli19 °C (66 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 8 rain days
  • Possidi17 °C (63 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pramanta12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days
  • Preveza17 °C (63 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 7 rain days
  • Promiri17 °C (63 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 9 rain days
  • Pteleos17 °C (63 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ptolemaida13 °C (55 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 9 rain days
  • Pylos19 °C (66 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 11 rain days
  • Pyrgos18 °C (64 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Pythion15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 8 rain days
  • Rafina19 °C (66 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 6 rain days
  • Rhodes, city20 °C (68 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 8 rain days
  • Roda18.7 °C (66 °F) / 10.2 °C (50 °F), 187.1 rain days
  • Samos19 °C (66 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 9 rain days
  • Sarti16 °C (61 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 8 rain days
  • Schinoussa19 °C (66 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 8 rain days
  • Serres16 °C (61 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 7 rain days
  • Sitia20 °C (68 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 8 rain days
  • Skala19 °C (66 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 10 rain days
  • Skiathos17 °C (63 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 9 rain days
  • Skopelos, town17 °C (63 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 9 rain days
  • Skyros19 °C (66 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 7 rain days
  • Sparta17 °C (63 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 7 rain days
  • Spata20 °C (68 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days
  • Spetses19 °C (66 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 8 rain days
  • Stavroupoli14 °C (57 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 7 rain days
  • Stemnitsa14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 10 rain days
  • Symi21 °C (70 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 8 rain days
  • Syros18 °C (64 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days
  • Syvota16 °C (61 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 11 rain days
  • Thasos16 °C (61 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 8 rain days
  • Thebes18 °C (64 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 6 rain days
  • Theologos20 °C (68 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 9 rain days
  • Thessaloniki17.6 °C (64 °F) / 11.2 °C (52 °F), 8 rain days
  • Thirassia19 °C (66 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Tinos19 °C (66 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days
  • Tolo19 °C (66 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 8 rain days
  • Trikala16 °C (61 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 9 rain days
  • Trikeri17 °C (63 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 8 rain days
  • Tripoli15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Tsagkarada16 °C (61 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 9 rain days
  • Valtesiniko12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 10 rain days
  • Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni19 °C (66 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 7 rain days
  • Velestino18 °C (64 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 7 rain days
  • Vergina13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days
  • Veria15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 8 rain days
  • Vistonida16 °C (61 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 9 rain days
  • Vlychada19 °C (66 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 7 rain days
  • Volos18 °C (64 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 8 rain days
  • Vothonas17 °C (63 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 5 rain days
  • Vourvoulos18 °C (64 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 8 rain days
  • Vourvourou17 °C (63 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 8 rain days
  • Vytina12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days
  • Xanthi15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 9 rain days
  • Xinovrysi18 °C (64 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 8 rain days
  • Yerakini18 °C (64 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 8 rain days
  • Zacharo19 °C (66 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 10 rain days
  • Zakros20 °C (68 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 8 rain days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Polytechnic uprising anniversary

    17 Nov

    Not a public holiday but schools close; a large march to the US embassy in Athens closes central roads.

  • Polytechnic anniversary

    Nov 17 · Athens

    March through the centre; streets and some transport close for hours.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Greece
Low
Prices · Greece
Low

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Greece, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Nov: Mixed

    May: Great (better)

  • Crowds

    Nov: Low

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Nov: Low

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Nov: 2

    May: 3

November: Rain arrives; islands largely shut; 17 November marches in Athens. Good for Athens museums.

May: Warm, green and open; sea cool but swimmable late in the month. Best for sightseeing and hiking.

Greece: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Layers: a fleece or light jacket
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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Where to go in November

Rated best or good this month

  • Athens

    Mild; first rains; Polytechnic anniversary on Nov 17 closes some streets.

  • Agios Thomas Tanagras

    Best months: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

  • Argos

    Best months: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

  • Delphi

    Best months: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

  • Edipsos

    Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov

  • Eleusina

    Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov

  • Epano Vatheia

    Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov

  • Eretria

    Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov

  • Itea

    Best months: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

  • Livadeia

    Best months: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

  • Marathon

    Best months: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

  • Mycenae

    Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov