Greece in November: Your guide to weather, events & travel

Greece in November has a different kind of magic. The air cools just enough to wrap a scarf around your neck as you wander through ancient ruins nearly empty of visitors. In the mountains, trees burst into fiery reds and golds, and small villages celebrate with new wine, roast chestnuts, and hearty stews that warm you from the inside out. On the islands, the pace slows, but cafés and tavernas stay open, ready to welcome you with a glass of raki and stories of the harvest.

It’s a time when Greece feels more open, where you can slow down, savor what the season brings, and connect with local traditions in a more personal way. And if you want help finding the right villages, tasting the season’s first wine, or piecing together ferries and stays, an advisor on TravelJoy can make sure your November trip feels easy and unforgettable.

November brings mild, often shifting weather across Greece. In cities like Athens and Thessaloniki, daytime highs hover around the mid 60s, while nights dip into the 50s — cool but comfortable with a light jacket or a scarf. Rain showers and cloudy skies become more frequent, especially later in the month, but early November often stays bright and breezy, making this time perfect for exploring ruins or mountain trails.

November marks the start of the off-season in Greece, so you’ll find fewer tourists at museums and ancient sites, lower hotel rates, and quieter streets. Some beach clubs close, and ferry schedules thin out, but in exchange, you get olive harvest tours, tavernas serving hearty stews and roasted meats, and more space to slip into local rhythms.

Planning all this on your own can be overwhelming. An advisor on TravelJoy can set up olive harvest tours, find welcoming guesthouses in mountain villages, and navigate shifting ferry schedules — making your November trip to Greece feel effortlessly simple.