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

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Matt Byrd

Last updated

July 3, 2025

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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.

Is November a good time to visit Greece?

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.

High temperature
66°F / 19°C
Low temperature
54°F / 12°C
Rainfall
2.4 in / 60 mm
Sun & daylight
5 hours / 10 hours
Seasonal tips

- Rain possible

- Harvest celebrations

- Bring waterproof shoes

- Cozy café season

- Museums less crowded

Where to go in Greece in November

Athens
November in Athens is made for unhurried exploring. You’ll find the Acropolis almost free of lines while Plaka’s cobblestone streets fill with the scent of loukoumades dusted with cinnamon. If you travel to Greece in November, you might be in time for the Athens Classic Marathon, which is typically held on the second Sunday of November.
Peloponnese
The olive harvest defines November in Peloponnese. You can step into groves near Kalamata, picking olives alongside local families, then taste fresh oil at a village press while learning about the differences between Koroneiki and Manaki varieties. Tours often wrap up with slow-cooked stews and local wine shared beneath old stone arches.
Crete
Unlike smaller islands, Crete stays lively in November. It’s Rakokazana season, when villages celebrate the first raki distillation with feasts, singing, and dancing late into the night. You might also want to spend an afternoon wandering Chania’s old town, where tavernas serve hearty stews and local wine as the weather cools.
Thessaloniki
November lights up Thessaloniki with the International Film Festival, filling the city with new indie films and documentary screenings. Between shows, you can warm up with Bougatsa — a flaky pastry filled with custard — or wander the city’s colorful street art alleys. As dusk falls, stroll along the waterfront and watch the White Tower glow over the sea.

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Things to do in Greece in November

Event
Location
Timing
Thessaloniki Film Festival
Film festival presenting international and Greek cinema
Thessaloniki
Early November
Meteora Music Retreat
Music retreat offering performances in Meteora’s setting
Meteora
Early–Mid November
Kalamata Olive Oil Tasting
Olive oil tasting events highlighting local production
Kalamata
Mid-November
Athens Photo Festival Closing
Closing exhibitions of Athens Photo Festival
Athens
Early November
Monemvasia Wine Trail
Wine trail exploring Monemvasia’s vineyards
Monemvasia
Mid–Late November
Chania Fall Fair
Fall fair featuring local crafts and products
Chania
November weekends
Zagori Trail Week
Trail week with guided hikes in Zagori’s landscapes
Zagori
Late November

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