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🇬🇷 Greece · Autumn (Oct–Nov)

What to wear in Greece in November

Highs19°C (66°F)
Lows12°C (54°F)
Rainy days~11
Daylight10 h
CrowdsQuiet

November averages for Athens (Elliniko). Source

November is cooler and rainier, with olive harvest season and the Athens Marathon. Layers, a waterproof jacket and closed shoes.

☀️ By day

A jacket, long sleeves and waterproof shoes.

🌙 Evening

Warm layers for 12°C.

What's on in November

Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.

Athens Authentic Marathon

Usually the second Sunday of November

The original route from Marathon to the marble Panathenaic Stadium. Spectators need layers and comfortable shoes.

Thessaloniki Film Festival

November

Screenings and parties in Greece's second city. Wear smart-casual layers.

November packing essentials

Your November outfit list

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Dress code

  • Monasteries and churches: covered shoulders; women in skirts below the knee (wraps are often provided), men in long trousers.
  • Beachwear is fine on the beach and in beach bars, but cover up in towns and villages.
  • Wear flat shoes with grip for the Acropolis and island steps — heels are banned at some archaeological sites.

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Good weather elsewhere in November

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