Month guide · Santorini · Greece
Santorini in November
What November is really like in Santorini: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
November is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 10.2 hours of daylight. Mild but increasingly showery; many hotels and restaurants close for the winter.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 10.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 19°C (66°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Santorini: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with October (23°C (73°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:56
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:10
- Daylight
- About 10.2 hours
- Sea
- 19°C (66°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm sea, grape harvest and gradually falling prices; closures begin from late October.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in Santorini, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Street · Fira
Fira caldera promenade
Walk it at dusk and continue to Firostefani for a quieter sunset view and dinner.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- After dark
- Photo spot
Viewpoint · Imerovigli
Skaros Rock
A rocky headland jutting from Imerovigli into the caldera, where a Venetian castle and the island's medieval capital once stood.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Active
- History
- Free
- Off the beaten path
Historic site · Kamari
Ancient Thera
Drive or take a taxi up the switchback road from Kamari, or hike up from Perissa early in the day.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Active
- Off the beaten path
Island · Nea Kameni
Volcano and hot springs boat trip
Boats from the Old Port below Fira cross the caldera to Nea Kameni, a young volcanic island where a path climbs over black lava to steaming craters.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Active
- Nature
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 13°C and 6 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Santorini?
A good-value shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Santorini in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Santorini?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Mild but increasingly showery; many hotels and restaurants close for the winter.
+How warm is Santorini in November?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Santorini in November?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.