What November feels like in Athens
Late autumn arrives in Athens with November. The middle of the day is pleasantly mild. The gap between afternoon and night is small, so nights are cool and the temperature hardly changes after dark. Humidity is on the high side, but mild temperatures keep it comfortable.
Rain in Athens in November
Wet days are occasional rather than regular, about one day in 4. Each rainy day adds about 7.8 mm (0.3 in), a proper wetting rather than a sprinkle. The yearly figure is similar, around 6.8 mm per wet day.
Daylight and sunshine in November
In mid-November, sunrise is at about 7:05 am and sunset at about 5:15 pm (local time) — 10 h 9 min of daylight. Compared with mid-October, the day has lost 1 h 7 min. Measured sunshine covers about 81% of the daylight — skies are mostly clear.
How November compares to the rest of the year
In Athens's temperature order, November sits as the 5th coolest month. Against October, the average high is 4.7°C (8.5°F) lower, with 21 mm more rain. Temperatures keep falling into December. By December, typical highs are 14°C (57.2°F).
Who November suits
- Sightseeing: a good fit — the weather rarely gets in the way of a city walk.
- Parks & outdoor: a good fit — pleasant for gardens, parks and riversides.
- Beach: less ideal — too many rainy days.
Tips for visiting Athens in November
Sunglasses
Frequent sunshine — sunglasses and a light hat.
Quick questions
How warm is Athens in November?
Afternoons average 18.3°C (64.9°F) and nights about 11.3°C (52.3°F) — mild by most people's standards. It is the 5th coolest month of the year.
Does it rain a lot in Athens in November?
Only moderately: roughly 7 wet days and 55 mm, usually moderate rain.
What should I wear in Athens in November?
Pack sunglasses. Evenings feel similar to the day, so the same clothes work from morning to night.
Is November or December better for visiting Athens?
On our 12-month climate ranking, November comes out ahead (#6 of 12 vs #10). December is cooler and has more rainy days.