Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for November
| Metric | Athens | Budapest | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 18°C (64°F)▲ | 9°C (48°F) | Athens |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 11°C (52°F)▲ | 3°C (37°F) | Athens |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 7 days▲ | 9 days | Athens |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 50 mm▲ | 52 mm | Athens |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 8h/day▲ | 5h/day | Athens |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 14 km/h▲ | 15 km/h | Athens |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Athens edges ahead as the better destination in November. Athens offers 8 hours of daily sunshine with only 7 rain days, while Budapest sees 5 sunshine hours and 9 rain days.
Athens sits in the comfortable travel range at 18°C. Budapest is cooler at 9°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Athens is the stronger choice in November. Athens receives 3 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Athens reaches an average high of 18°C (64°F) and drops to 11°C (52°F) at night during November. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Budapest averages 9°C (48°F) for the high and 3°C (37°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°C. There is a notable 9°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in November.
Athens receives approximately 50 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during November. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Budapest sees 52 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Athens the drier option by 2 rain days and 2 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 18°C, lows of 11°C, 7 rain days
Highs of 9°C, lows of 3°C, 9 rain days
Pack for both: a packable rain jacket, an umbrella. These items are useful in either destination during November.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. November is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Athens | Budapest | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 12°C | 8d | 3°C | 8d |
| Feb | 13°C | 7d | 6°C | 8d |
| Mar | 16°C | 7d | 11°C | 8d |
| Apr | 20°C | 6d | 17°C | 9d |
| May | 25°C | 5d | 21°C | 12d |
| Jun | 30°C | 3d | 25°C | 11d |
| Jul | 33°C | 2d | 27°C | 10d |
| Aug | 33°C | 1d | 27°C | 8d |
| Sep | 28°C | 3d | 21°C | 8d |
| Oct | 23°C | 4d | 16°C | 8d |
| Nov | 18°C | 7d | 9°C | 9d |
| Dec | 13°C | 8d | 4°C | 8d |
Athens Weather in November
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