November in Santorini averages highs of 19 °C (65 °F) and lows of 15 °C (59 °F), with about 3 rainy days and 10 h 10 min of daylight. The sea is pleasant for swimming, around 21 °C (70 °F).
November weather in Santorini at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is November a good time to visit Santorini?
Great time to go: comfortably warm and fairly dry. November is usually low season in Santorini: 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 Santorini in November
November's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Oia sunset — arrive an hour early outdoors
- Fira to Oia caldera walk — about 10 km, best in cool months outdoors
- Red Beach and Perissa — black and red volcanic sand outdoors
- Caldera boat trip — volcano and hot springs outdoors
- Akrotiri — Bronze Age town under ash indoors
- Wineries — Assyrtiko tastings indoors
Where to stay: Fira for transport and value; Oia or Imerovigli for caldera views; Kamari or Perissa for beaches.
What to pack for Santorini in November
- Layers and a light jacket: days around 19 °C (65 °F), nights near 15 °C (59 °F).
- Swimwear.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Santorini costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €60–170 | €250–680 |
Excluding flights. November is usually low season in Santorini: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
November in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | 19° / 11° | 6 | Good time to go |
| Istanbul | 16° / 10° | 7 | Mixed weather |
| Cairo | 26° / 15° | 0 | Great time to go |
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FAQ
Is November a good time to visit Santorini?
By the numbers, November is a great time to go: comfortably warm and fairly dry, with average highs of 19 °C (65 °F) and about 3 rainy days. November is usually low season in Santorini: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are May, September, October.
How warm is Santorini in November?
Average highs are 19 °C (65 °F) and lows 15 °C (59 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is pleasant for swimming, around 21 °C (70 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Santorini in November?
Expect about 3 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 24 mm in total. It is the 5th wettest month of the year in Santorini.
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.