Month guide · Thessaloniki · Greece
Thessaloniki in November
What November is really like in Thessaloniki: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Konstantinos Stampoulis ( el:User:Geraki ), CC BY-SA 2.5
Quick answer
November is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 15°C (59°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 9.9 hours of daylight. Cooler and wetter, but the film festival fills cinemas and bars around Aristotelous Square and the port.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 15°C (59°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 9.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 17°C (63°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Thessaloniki: days average 15°C (59°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with October (21°C (70°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 11°C (52°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:15
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:11
- Daylight
- About 9.9 hours
- Sea
- 17°C (63°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm sea in September, the international fair, Saint Demetrius celebrations in October and the film festival in November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 3 for crowds (the peak is September at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in September). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in November
- Thessaloniki International Film Festival (usually early-to-mid November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Ano Poli
Atatürk Museum
Bring your passport or ID, which is usually requested at the consulate entrance.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
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Landmark · White Tower and the eastern seafront
White Tower
The cylindrical Ottoman tower on the waterfront, built in the 15th century and once used as a prison, is the symbol of the city.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Views
- History
- Kids
Neighbourhood · Ano Poli
Ano Poli, Heptapyrgion and the city walls
Take a taxi or bus up to the Heptapyrgion and walk downhill through Ano Poli to the centre.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- History
- Photo spot
- Couples
Religious site · Ano Poli
Vlatadon Monastery
A working monastery founded in the 14th century beside the walls of Ano Poli, with a frescoed church, peacocks in the courtyard and a terrace overlooking the city.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- History
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 15°C, lows near 8°C and 8 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Thessaloniki?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Thessaloniki in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Thessaloniki?
It is a shoulder-season month. Cooler and wetter, but the film festival fills cinemas and bars around Aristotelous Square and the port.
+How warm is Thessaloniki in November?
Average highs are around 15°C (59°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Thessaloniki in November?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.