Early November 1 November
68°F
Typical afternoon high
12% historical wet-day frequency
Greece · Beach
Is November a good time?
November averages 62°F afternoons and 65°F seas, with about 8 rain days. Later November is typically cooler. Check seasonal openings.
Historical Kentriki Makedonia regional averages, not a forecast or a measure of queues. Overnight demand compares average stays per day. Covers Thessaloniki and Halkidiki; conditions vary within the region.
Planning to sightsee in Thessaloniki? The weather score rates beach conditions. Sightseeing rates very good (7.5/10).
What matters most?
Weather 50% · Crowds 30% · Cost 20%
#8 of 12 months here · Balanced mix
Overall combines weather, overnight demand and cost. It does not include sea temperature.
Plan your November
Afternoons around 62°F (17°C): light layers; nights around 48°F (9°C): a warm coat. Bring rain gear: about 8 days with at least 1 mm of rain. About 10 hours of daylight.
The sea averages 65°F. Our swimming guide: fresh: fine once you are in. Your comfort will vary. This is open water near the coast, not a beach-specific reading.
Monthly coastal averages from NOAA, 2011–2025. Sea temperature is separate from the weather and Overall scores.
The sun rises about 07:14 and sets about 17:12 (local time, mid-month). Mornings start around 48°F (9°C); afternoons reach about 62°F (17°C). Expect rain on about 8 days in a typical November.
Early, middle or late?
Early November is typically warmer. The afternoon high averages 68°F on the 1st, versus 56°F on the 30th. Historical wet-day frequency rises from 12% to 38% between those dates.
68°F
Typical afternoon high
12% historical wet-day frequency
62°F
Typical afternoon high
27% historical wet-day frequency
56°F
Typical afternoon high
38% historical wet-day frequency
Historical daily averages from 2011–2025, smoothed over two weeks. A seasonal pattern, not a forecast. This does not establish which week has the lowest prices or fewest visitors.
Weather shows historical patterns, not a forecast. Holidays and events use the dates shown for 2026.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168° | ||||||
| 267° | 367° | 467° | 566° | 666° | 765° | 865° |
| 965° | 1064° | 1164° | 1263° | 1363° | 1463° | 1562° |
| 1662° | 1761° | 1861° | 1960° | 2060° | 2159° | 2259° |
| 2359° | 2458° | 2558° | 2658° | 2758° | 2857° | 2957° |
| 3056° |
Afternoon high rain likely (25%+) local school holidays public holiday event
Afternoons cool from about 67°F (19°C) in the first week to 58°F (14°C) in the last. The chance of a wet day runs 12–38%.
No school holidays here in November 2026. Elsewhere in November 2026, the share of people living where schools are out on a typical day: Belgium 16%, Lithuania 23%, Luxembourg 27%. (School holidays: official calendar, compiled by Bigfoot Wanders; other countries from OpenHolidays, ODbL.)
Visitor season
Off season. November averages 8% of August's overnight stays per day. Fewer overnight stays than October. Check seasonal accommodation and activity openings.
Overnight stays across Kentriki Makedonia do not measure queues, day visitors or congestion at individual sights. For its size, typical for Europe this month.
Hotel price season
A little below usual. Estimated from national hotel prices and local visitor demand; no measured regional room rate is available.
Fewer overnight stays do not automatically mean cheaper rooms. Check actual quotes for your trip.
Year-to-year variation
In the 15 years from 2011 to 2025, the month's afternoons averaged between 55°F (13°C) and 66°F (19°C); in 11 of them they were within 3°F (1.5°C) of the typical 62°F (17°C). Rain days ranged from 1 to 15; half the years had 5–10.
Rain days in each November
| Year | Afternoon high | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 55°F | 1 |
| 2012 | 64°F | 6 |
| 2013 | 63°F | 10 |
| 2014 | 60°F | 11 |
| 2015 | 66°F | 3 |
| 2016 | 60°F | 5 |
| 2017 | 60°F | 10 |
| 2018 | 61°F | 9 |
| 2019 | 66°F | 15 |
| 2020 | 62°F | 3 |
| 2021 | 62°F | 8 |
| 2022 | 65°F | 8 |
| 2023 | 64°F | 9 |
| 2024 | 59°F | 8 |
| 2025 | 64°F | 11 |
Checked against official climate averages for Thessaloniki Mikra. How we check
Compare dates
| Typical conditions | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 72°F | 62°F | 54°F |
| Sea | 71°F | 65°F | 61°F |
| Rain days | 4 | 8 | 7 |
| Overnight demand | 19% | 8% | 8% |
October: Warmer afternoons, warmer sea and fewer rain days than November. More overnight demand. October guide →
December: Cooler afternoons and cooler sea than November. Check seasonal accommodation and activity openings. December guide →
Overnight demand measures accommodation stays, not queues. Sea temperatures are monthly coastal averages.
Yellow marks the top three months on the Balanced mix. November stays as your reference.
April to October have a Weather score at least 1.0 point higher than November, but more overnight stays.
Your comparison
Overnight stays are 19% of the busiest month.
National hotel prices and local visitor demand suggest about usual. No measured regional room rate is available.
Read the October guide →| Typical conditions | November | October |
|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 62°F | 72°F |
| Nights | 48°F | 54°F |
| Sea | 65°F | 71°F |
| Rain days | 8 | 4 |
| Visitor season | Off season | Low season |
| Overall / 10 | 5.7 | 8.3 |
| Month rank | #8 | #3 |
| Month | Overall | Rank | High | Low | Sea | Rain days | Weather | Visitor season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.4 | #12 | 51°F | 36°F | 58°F | 7 | 2.5 | Off season |
| February | 4.7 | #11 | 55°F | 39°F | 57°F | 7 | 3.1 | Off season |
| March | 5.5 | #9 | 61°F | 44°F | 57°F | 10 | 4.7 | Off season |
| April | 8.0 | #5 | 69°F | 50°F | 60°F | 6 | 7.5 | Low season |
| May | 8.6 | #1 | 78°F | 58°F | 66°F | 5 | 9.1 | Low season |
| June | 8.1 | #4 | 87°F | 66°F | 74°F | 6 | 9.8 | Busy season |
| July | 7.4 | #6 | 92°F | 71°F | 79°F | 3 | 9.7 | Peak season |
| August | 7.3 | #7 | 92°F | 70°F | 80°F | 3 | 9.7 | Peak season |
| September | 8.3 | #2 | 83°F | 64°F | 77°F | 4 | 9.9 | Busy season |
| October | 8.3 | #3 | 72°F | 54°F | 71°F | 4 | 8.1 | Low season |
| November | 5.7 | #8 | 62°F | 48°F | 65°F | 8 | 4.8 | Off season |
| December | 4.8 | #10 | 54°F | 39°F | 61°F | 7 | 2.8 | Off season |
Near here
Nearby regions, nearest first. Distances are centre to centre, as the crow flies; they are not road distances or journey times.
Western MacedoniaGreece · about 80 miles
Balanced Overall 7.4 · Good weather, 57°F (14°C) · Moderate season · Cost moderate
North Macedoniaabout 90 miles
Balanced Overall 7.8 · Good weather, 57°F (14°C) · Moderate season · Cost cheap
Meteora, Pelion & the SporadesThessaly · Greece · about 90 miles
Balanced Overall 6.3 · Good weather, 63°F (17°C) · Off season · Cost moderate
Sofia & the southwestBulgaria · about 110 miles
Balanced Overall 7.1 · Good weather, 54°F (12°C) · Steady all year · Cost cheap
Eastern Macedonia & ThraceGreece · about 120 miles
Balanced Overall 5.6 · Fair weather, 61°F (16°C) · Off season · Cost moderate
Elsewhere in Europe
Thessaloniki & Halkidiki's weather ranks 28 of 77 beach regions this month. These beach regions outside Greece have clearly better weather on your dates, nearest first, each compared with Thessaloniki & Halkidiki.
SicilyItaly · about 520 miles
Good weather (6.8): 5°F warmer afternoons, pricier
Maltaabout 570 miles
Very good weather (8.1): 10°F warmer afternoons, busier for its season (busy season), cheaper
Cyprusabout 680 miles
Excellent weather (9.2): 11°F warmer afternoons, 3 fewer rain days, busier for its season (low season)
Valencia & the Costa BlancaSpain · about 1240 miles
Very good weather (7.3): 6°F warmer afternoons, 3 fewer rain days, busier for its season (moderate season)
MurciaSpain · about 1320 miles
Very good weather (7.7): 7°F warmer afternoons, 4 fewer rain days, busier for its season (moderate season), cheaper
It's off season, 8% of the busiest month and 77% below its average month. That means about 12,000 overnight visitors on a typical November night across the region, 57% of them from Greece itself. Rentals booked through Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor add up to 5,900 more: 51 for every 100 counted above. Some are the same properties counted twice.
| Climate suitability (HCI:Beach, 0–100) | 59 |
| How our weather was checked | Official climate averages for Thessaloniki Mikra from the national weather service, every month: afternoon highs typically within 1°F (0.5°C), night lows within 2°F (0.9°C). |
| Tourist nights per 1,000 residents per day | 7 |
| Busiest month here | August · 83 |
| Visitors as share of people present | 0.7% |
| Rank among Europe's regions this month | 35th percentile |
| Domestic share of nights | 57% |
| Platform rental nights per 100 counted nights | 51 |
| Visitor share if every platform night were extra | 1.0% |
| National hotel-price season | Greece historical 2024–2025 index: A little below usual (−8% vs its average month). Not a local room quote. |
| Population used | 1.8 million |
| Statistical region | EL52 · Kentriki Makedonia |
Crowds: Eurostat nights spent at tourist accommodation, by month and NUTS 2 region, 2024–2025 average. Overnight visitors per night is the month's nights divided by its days; the per-1,000 figure is Eurostat's, against each year's population. Platform rentals: Eurostat nights booked via Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor, 2024–2025 average, shown separately because some properties are in both counts. Weather: Holiday Climate Index computed from ERA5 reanalysis with daily highs, night lows and rain days corrected from open national weather-service station records, 2011–2025, population-weighted to the region; day-by-day figures are the same data averaged by date. Heat and rain odds are counted across those years. Sunrise and sunset: NOAA solar equations, local time. Prices: Eurostat price level index and HICP, national. Full method · this region's data.