November in Athens averages highs of 19 °C (65 °F) and lows of 11 °C (52 °F), with about 6 rainy days and 10 h 03 min of daylight. The sea is pleasant for swimming, around 22 °C (71 °F).
November weather in Athens at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is November a good time to visit Athens?
Good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain. November is usually low season in Athens: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in November 2026
No public holidays fall in November 2026 in Greece, so opening hours should be normal.
Things to do in Athens in November
November's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Acropolis and the Parthenon — go at opening time outdoors
- Ancient Agora — Temple of Hephaestus outdoors
- Plaka and Anafiotika — island-style lanes outdoors
- Cape Sounion sunset — Temple of Poseidon, 70 km south outdoors
- Acropolis Museum — glass floors over excavations indoors
- National Archaeological Museum — Greece's greatest collection indoors
Where to stay: Plaka or Koukaki under the Acropolis; Psyrri for nightlife; Kolonaki for upmarket.
What to pack for Athens in November
- Layers and a light jacket: days around 19 °C (65 °F), nights near 11 °C (52 °F).
- Swimwear.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Athens costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €50–110 | €130–270 |
Excluding flights. November is usually low season in Athens: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
November in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santorini | 19° / 15° | 3 | Great time to go |
| Istanbul | 16° / 10° | 7 | Mixed weather |
| Dubrovnik | 17° / 10° | 12 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is November a good time to visit Athens?
By the numbers, November is a good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain, with average highs of 19 °C (65 °F) and about 6 rainy days. November is usually low season in Athens: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are April, May, October.
How warm is Athens in November?
Average highs are 19 °C (65 °F) and lows 11 °C (52 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is pleasant for swimming, around 22 °C (71 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Athens in November?
Expect about 6 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 65 mm in total. It is the 4th wettest month of the year in Athens.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.