Santorini in November
Winter shutdown
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
November is a reasonable month in Santorini — with trade-offs.
November is quiet: most seasonal businesses close and ferries are reduced.
November in detail
What November actually feels like
- Weather
- 15–19°C
- Mild but wet and windy.
- Crowds
- Very Low
- Among the quietest periods of the year; sights and restaurants are easy to get into.
- Prices
- €
- Among the best-value periods for hotels and flights.
+Quiet and cheap.
–Many places shut and weather turns wet.
My tip for November
Check ferries before you travel and stay in Fira or Oia for services.
- Quiet stay
- Photography
How November compares
Against the other eleven months
7th of 12 overall in Santorini, 9th for weather, 2nd for space, 1st for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Santorini in November
- Winter closures
- Many hotels, restaurants and ferry routes close or reduce services.
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Weather
Weather in Santorini in November
In November Santorini averages a high of 19°C (66°F) and a low of 15°C (59°F), with about 34 mm of rain or snow. The warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 14°C); the wettest month is December.
- Average high
- 19°C
- 66°F
- Average low
- 15°C
- 59°F
- Precipitation
- 34 mm
Climate data: National Observatory of Athens Monthly Bulletins. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Santorini in November: the questions people ask
- Is November a good time to visit Santorini?
- November is a reasonable month in Santorini — with trade-offs. It ranks 7 of 12 months in Santorini overall (9 for weather, 2 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Quiet and cheap. The main downside: Many places shut and weather turns wet.
- What is the weather like in Santorini in November?
- Average highs are around 19°C and lows around 15°C. Expect about 34 mm of rain or snow. Mild but wet and windy. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 14°C).
- Is Santorini crowded in November?
- Crowds are very low. Among the quietest periods of the year; sights and restaurants are easy to get into. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Santorini in November?
- Prices are at level 1 of 5 (€). Among the best-value periods for hotels and flights. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Santorini?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (November ranks 7 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.