Santorini November — empty caldera paths in late autumn

Santorini · Greece

November

Most businesses closing — for the solitude-seeker only.

Strong option

#9 of 12 months

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Climate

High

17.5°C

Low

13.2°C

Rain

56mm

Sun

6.4hrs/day

30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5

How November scores in Santorini

Weather
Above average
Value
Outstanding
Crowds
Outstanding
Events
Low
Atmosphere
Good

What you gain in November

  • Exceptional value: caldera-view rooms for a fraction of summer rates
  • Complete peace in Oia — the village as Venetians and Cycladic locals originally built it
  • Moody autumn light creates unusual and beautiful photography

What you sacrifice

  • 60–70% of businesses closed or closing during November
  • Limited dining options: may need to eat in Fira as Oia shuts down
  • Cool, occasionally wet — not a pool or beach trip

How November compares to April (best month)

FactorNovemberApril
Weather
5
7
Value
9
8
Crowds
9
8

November in other destinations

Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Santorini, not across destinations. Methodology →