Best time to cruise · Shoulder season
Greek Isles cruises in November
The season ends in early November. Late sailings find Santorini and Mykonos half-shuttered but peaceful, with highs in the mid-60s °F (17–19°C) and a real chance of rain. Athens remains a pleasant city to explore, and olive-harvest season is underway across Crete and the Peloponnese.
- Shoulder season
- Avg high 68°F
- 10 hrs daylight
Greek Isles in November: Shoulder season
The season ends in early November. Late sailings find Santorini and Mykonos half-shuttered but peaceful, with highs in the mid-60s °F (17–19°C) and a real chance of rain. Athens remains a pleasant city to explore, and olive-harvest season is underway across Crete and the Peloponnese.
Across Greek Isles cruise ports, November brings average highs around 68°F (20°C) and lows near 61°F, with about 3.4 inches of rain over the month and roughly 10 hours of daylight.
- Verdict
- Shoulder season
- Season
- April to early November; best late May–June and September
- Average high / low
- 68°F / 61°F
- Rainfall (month)
- 3.4 in
- Daylight
- About 10 hours
- Typical cruise length
- 3 to 7 nights from Piraeus; 7 to 12 nights on wider Eastern Med routes
What to pack: warm-weather clothes with layers: shorts and light pants, a sweater or light jacket for breezy evenings on deck, and comfortable walking shoes.
How November compares with the rest of the year
- Jan: No regular sailings
- Feb: No regular sailings
- Mar: Shoulder season
- Apr: Good time to go
- May: Best time to go
- Jun: Best time to go
- Jul: Good time to go
- Aug: Good time to go
- Sep: Best time to go
- Oct: Good time to go
- Nov: Shoulder season
- Dec: No regular sailings
- No regular sailings
- Shoulder season
- Good time to go
- Best time to go
Greek Isles weather in November
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 5814 | 5915 | 6216 | 6720 | 7423 | 8228 | 8731 | 8831 | 8328 | 7624 | 6820 | 6216 |
| Low °F (°C) | 5111 | 5211 | 5312 | 5814 | 6418 | 7222 | 7625 | 7725 | 7323 | 6719 | 6116 | 5513 |
| Rain in (mm) | 4.4112 | 2.564 | 2.564 | 1.026 | 0.923 | 0.821 | 0.39 | 0.411 | 1.436 | 1.948 | 3.486 | 3.897 |
| Daylight (hrs) | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
November weather port by port
| Port | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | 68°F | 57°F | 2.5 in | 10 h |
| Santorini | 67°F | 64°F | 2.2 in | 10 h |
| Mykonos | 66°F | 63°F | 2.4 in | 10 h |
| Rhodes | 70°F | 66°F | 2.6 in | 10 h |
| Heraklion, Crete | 69°F | 64°F | 2.0 in | 10 h |
| Chania (Souda Bay), Crete | 70°F | 63°F | 2.3 in | 10 h |
| Corfu | 67°F | 61°F | 6.1 in | 10 h |
| Kuşadası (for Ephesus) | 71°F | 51°F | 3.1 in | 10 h |
| Patmos | 67°F | 63°F | 3.1 in | 10 h |
| Nafplio | 69°F | 55°F | 3.8 in | 10 h |
| Katakolon (for Olympia) | 68°F | 64°F | 5.0 in | 10 h |
| Argostoli, Kefalonia | 68°F | 64°F | 5.3 in | 10 h |
Average daily highs and lows, 2015–2024, from NASA POWER, adjusted to sea level. Rain is the average monthly total.
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Greek Isles in November: FAQs
Is November a good time to cruise Greek Isles?
It can be, as a shoulder-season month. The season ends in early November. Late sailings find Santorini and Mykonos half-shuttered but peaceful, with highs in the mid-60s °F (17–19°C) and a real chance of rain. Athens remains a pleasant city to explore, and olive-harvest season is underway across Crete and the Peloponnese.
What is the weather like on a Greek Isles cruise in November?
Across Greek Isles cruise ports, November brings average highs around 68°F (20°C) and lows near 61°F, with about 3.4 inches of rain over the month and roughly 10 hours of daylight. Conditions vary from port to port and day to day.
What should I pack for a Greek Isles cruise in November?
Pack warm-weather clothes with layers: shorts and light pants, a sweater or light jacket for breezy evenings on deck, and comfortable walking shoes. Check your cruise line's dress code for evenings.
When is the best time to cruise Greek Isles?
April to early November; best late May–June and September. The best months are usually May, June, September.
Where else can I cruise in November?
November is also a top month for Mexican Riviera & Baja, Galápagos Islands, Canary Islands & Atlantic Isles, Japan, Australia & New Zealand.
Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.
Sources: NASA POWER climate data.