Everything is open in Athens although the attractions have reduced opening hours. With far less tourists around the city it makes it easier and more enjoyable to visit the historical sites.
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When is the ideal time to visit Greece? The best time to visit Greece is between end April to early November, when there is an abundance of sunshine and meager rainfall.
What is closed in Santorini in November? ? The time when the island's tourist infrastructure really shuts for the season is the very end of November. ??? That's when the last cruise ships make their ultimate visits to the island for the year, as well as the time big resorts and luxurious hotels close for the winter.
Crete. Crete is the largest Greek island and has some of the best winter weather. You can be eating lunch under a blazing November sun while gazing up at snow-capped mountains. It's also a fabulous time for hiking – don't miss the dramatic Samaria Gorge.
Greek islands which are smaller and less touristic have a shorter season, larger islands like Crete, Corfu and Santorini have extended seasons sometimes up to full year. Hotels have different opening/closing dates but the general rule for islands is that they open in April and close at end October.
The long history and rich culture of Athens have made this city an interesting destination in Greece, particularly for its fine archaeological sites. In brief, it is recommended to stay at least 3 full days in order to visit the most impressive and significant sights, taste the traditional cuisine and shop leisurely.
The average high in southern Athens during November is 19ºC, which cools to quite a chilly 10ºC at night. The sea temperature's 20ºC, while humidity's low. There's 58mm of rain over eight days, and you can expect five hours of sunshine each day from the ten hours of daylight. UV levels will be moderate.
Athens sees the most number of tourists during the summer months of July and August which is the peak season here but one can head here all year round. The advantage of visiting during the winter is a lesser number of tourists and no queues at the archaeological sites and museums.
It is officially still autumn, with a 55-66°F/13-19°C average temperature range and lingering dregs of summer sunshine which can make it a very pleasant month, while it is in the top six months of the year as far as sea temperature goes (warmer than April or May).
There could be some showers, but expect to see lots of sunshine too, as the Mykonos weather in November is some of the best in Europe. Mykonos gets its Mediterranean-like climate thanks to its location between Greece and Turkey, in the warm Aegean Sea.
Mykonos shuts down in the winter.You'll have the best luck with weather and some shops being open in November and March, but December through February will be particularly dead, chilly, windy, and grey.
Want to Visit Greece in the Fall but Can I Swim? Yes you can. For the most part the waters at Greek beaches begin to get cold after January. That doesn't mean you'll be hitting the beach and doing what you would do in the summer.
There are two options to reach Santorini Island from Athens, the capital of Greece. One is by airplane through Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos and the other is by ferryboat from Piraeus Port.
Beware, however, that some restaurants, hotels and other establishments begin to close for the season in late October or early November and won't reopen until spring. This is the least popular time to visit Santorini thanks to temperatures in the 50s – hardly pleasant for sunbathing.