Athens in November
The rain returns and the numbers collapse; one marathon weekend fills the hotels and the rest is firmly low season.
Is November a good time to visit Athens?
November is a middling month in Athens — crowds around 46/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in November
- Athens Authentic Marathon (mid-November)
Best days in November
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in November
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in November
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How November compares
Every month in Athens, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is November a good month to visit Athens?
November is a middling month in Athens — crowds around 46/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Athens in November?
Athens sits at roughly 46/100 in November on our crowd scale, which is 17 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Athens in November?
Expect highs around 18°C and lows near 12°C in November, with about 8 wet days across the month.