Athens vs Lisbon

Athens and Lisbon are closely matched in November. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

Athens sits in the comfortable travel range at 18°C. Lisbon is also comfortable at 17°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Athens is the stronger choice in November. Lisbon receives 1 more hour 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.

Lisbon averages 17°C (63°F) for the high and 12°C (54°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

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.

Lisbon sees 84 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Athens the drier option by 3 rain days and 34 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.