Your November weather guide
MildWeather in Athens in November
November is a good time for Athens if you want mild weather for exploring the city rather than a hot beach holiday. Average highs are around 18°C, nights fall to about 11°C, and there are roughly 6 rainy days. For a UK traveller, the appeal is comfortable walking weather without much heat; the catch is cooler evenings and the need to keep outdoor plans flexible. Pack layers rather than relying on summer clothes.
Long-term climate averages for Athens, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Athens, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Athens.
- Average daytime high
- 17.6°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 22°C
- Average night-time low
- 10.9°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 7°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +7.2°C
- London averages 10.4°C in November
- Sea temperature
- 20.1°C
- year to year: 19°C to 21°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 4.8h
- 48% of 9.9 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 7
- 50 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days over 25°C
- 2%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 28.9°C
- 1992-11-01
- Record low 1991-2020
- 2.5°C
- 1995-11-24
- Flight from London
- ≈ 3 h 42 min
- 2376 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How November compares
November is the 8th warmest month of the year in Athens and ranks 91st of 134 destinations we compare for November - see where else is hot in November. Within Greece it is 29th of 44 (Greece in November). Against London's average high of 10.4°C in November, Athens is 7.2°C warmer by day and 6.0°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in November
The typical November day in Athens peaks at 17.6°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 21.5°C or more. Roughly 1 in 63 days top 25°C. Nights average 10.9°C; one night in ten drops to 7.2°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day here reached 28.9°C (1992-11-01) and the coldest night 2.5°C (1995-11-24).
Rain in November
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 7 days with 1 mm or more, 50 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest November was 2019 with 162 mm, the driest 2011 with 3 mm. Humidity averages 77%.
Sea temperature in November
The sea averages 20.1°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 18.8°C to 20.9°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.3°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 9.9 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:06 and sets about 17:14 local time in mid-November. Average cloud cover is 52%.
Is November a good time to visit Athens?
November is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for Athens on our scoring are June, September, May; months averaging 25°C or more: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Comfortable for walking, less convincing for swimming
The mild daytime temperatures suit travellers who prefer being active without strong heat. Warmer days can reach 21.5°C or more, so a lighter layer may be enough when the sun is out, but that is not the whole November picture. The coldest nights drop to 7.2°C or below, making a jacket useful for evenings as well as early starts. The sea averages 20.1°C, which is bracing rather than comfortably warm. If you enjoy cooler water, a swim may appeal, but do not make warm-water swimming the reason for going. Athens in November makes more sense as a city break with possible mild spells than as a summer-style holiday.
Keep outdoor plans flexible and use the daylight
About 4.8 hours of sunshine within 9.9 hours of daylight means you should not expect bright skies throughout the day. Give outdoor plans priority while it is light, and leave room to move them around if rain arrives. Roughly 6 days have measurable rain, so wet weather is a consideration rather than a reason to rule the month out. A light waterproof and shoes you are comfortable wearing in the wet are sensible additions to your bag. Keep a warmer layer handy for the evening. This month suits someone happy to adapt their plans; it is less suitable if reliable sunshine is the main point of the trip.
A little perspective
Athens through the year
November is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.8°C | 5.4°C | 15.2°C | 4.4 | 56 | 7 | 0% |
| February | 12.8°C | 5.7°C | 14.3°C | 5.2 | 48 | 7 | 0% |
| March | 15.6°C | 7.6°C | 14.4°C | 6.2 | 50 | 7 | 1% |
| April | 19.8°C | 10.6°C | 15.6°C | 7.7 | 28 | 6 | 6% |
| Maybest | 25.2°C | 15.3°C | 18.8°C | 9.3 | 23 | 5 | 52% |
| Junebest | 30.3°C | 19.8°C | 22.6°C | 12.1 | 12 | 3 | 95% |
| July | 32.7°C | 22.2°C | 25.4°C | 13.4 | 7 | 2 | 100% |
| August | 32.6°C | 22.1°C | 26.3°C | 12.5 | 5 | 1 | 100% |
| Septemberbest | 28.2°C | 18.9°C | 25.2°C | 9.7 | 17 | 3 | 83% |
| October | 23.0°C | 15.1°C | 22.9°C | 6.7 | 28 | 4 | 31% |
| NovemberSelected | 17.6°C | 10.9°C | 20.1°C | 4.8 | 50 | 7 | 2% |
| December | 13.2°C | 7.2°C | 17.3°C | 4.1 | 64 | 8 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Athens in November FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Athens hot in November?
Athens is mild in November: the average daytime high is 17.6°C and nights average 10.9°C. Roughly 1 in 63 November days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Athens in November?
The sea around Athens averages 20.1°C in November, which is bracing - fine for a quick dip, cool for long swims. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 19°C to 21°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Athens in November?
Athens sees about 7 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 50 mm of rain in a typical November. The wettest November between 1991 and 2020 was 2019 (162 mm) and the driest was 2011 (3 mm).
How sunny is Athens in November?
Athens gets around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day in November out of 9.9 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Athens compare with the UK in November?
Athens is on average 7.2°C warmer than London by day in November (17.6°C against 10.4°C).
What is the hottest November on record in Athens?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day in Athens reached 28.9°C on 1992-11-01, and the coldest night dropped to 2.5°C on 1995-11-24.
Is Athens warmer than London in November?
Yes. Athens has an average daytime high of 17.6°C, compared with 10.4°C in London, a difference of 7.2°C. That makes it a milder option for spending time outdoors, although you will still want layers for the evenings.
Can I expect hot weather in November?
Not reliably. Only 2% of days reach 25°C, so plan for mild conditions rather than heat. A warmer spell is possible, but summer clothing alone would leave you poorly prepared for cool nights and changes in the weather.
How long is the flight from London?
The flight from London takes about 3 h 42 min, making Athens a short-haul option for milder November weather. The trade-off is that this is not dependable heat: go for a city break rather than a warm-sea holiday.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Athens. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 8 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C