Weather in Skiathos in November

How November compares

November is the 7th warmest month of the year in Skiathos and ranks 105th of 134 destinations we compare for November - see where else is hot in November. Within Greece it is 37th of 44 (Greece in November). Against London's average high of 10.4°C in November, Skiathos is 6.1°C warmer by day and 9.6°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in November

The typical November day in Skiathos peaks at 16.5°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 19.6°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 14.5°C; one night in ten drops to 11.1°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 23.4°C (2012-11-06) and the coldest night 6.2°C (1995-11-20).

Rain in November

Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 8 days with 1 mm or more, 72 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest November was 1998 with 204 mm, the driest 2010 with 3 mm. Humidity averages 73%.

Sea temperature in November

The sea averages 18.1°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 17.0°C to 19.0°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.3°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 9.8 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:09 and sets about 17:12 local time in mid-November. Average cloud cover is 56%.

Is November a good time to visit Skiathos?

November is not the strongest month here: mild days and frequent rain. The best months for Skiathos on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug.

Mild days, with layers needed after dark

Daytime weather is comfortable for being outdoors in layers, but do not pack as though you are heading into summer. The warmest days reach 19.6°C or more, so a brighter spell may feel pleasant, while the average night low is 14.5°C. Colder nights can fall to 11.1°C or below, making a jumper and jacket sensible rather than optional extras. You are unlikely to need to organise your day around avoiding midday heat; use the brighter part of the day for outdoor plans instead. November works best for travellers who prefer mild conditions and do not mind keeping a warm layer handy into the evening.

Leave room for rain and shorter days

Rain is a meaningful part of the November trade-off. About 8 days have measurable rain, so a waterproof jacket and shoes that cope with wet ground deserve space in your bag. That does not mean those days are wet throughout, but fixed outdoor plans are less useful than a flexible approach. There are about 4.3 hours of sunshine within 9.8 hours of daylight, so do not count on sunshine lasting through the day. Start outdoor activities while there is plenty of light, and leave room to change plans if showers arrive. This is a reasonable choice if mixed weather would be an inconvenience rather than a holiday spoiler.