
15/07/2025
October & November: Greece's absolute BEST months for motorcycle touring ๐
September sold out again this year (๐ญ๐ก๐๐ง๐ค๐ฌ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฒ๐จ๐ง๐!), but here's why October-November might actually be even better:
๐ก๏ธ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ญ ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฌ: crisp mornings, warm afternoons
Forget the scorching summer heat or the chill of winter gear โ October hits the sweet spot. Daytime temperatures across most of Greece typically range between 18ยฐC to 25ยฐC (64ยฐF to 77ยฐF), making it warm enough to ride comfortably without overheating, yet cool enough for full gear.
In November the weather is mild โ Still Rideable. In many parts of Greece, daytime temps still hover around 15ยฐC to 20ยฐC (59ยฐF to 68ยฐF) โ cool, but far from winter's bite.
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๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ฐ๐๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ - crystal clear days for weeks
We know rain can ruin a good ride. The good news? October is generally dry in southern and central Greece, with only a few light showers โ mostly short-lived and manageable. When it does rain, it's usually not the kind that keeps you off the bike for long.
Recent years have brought dry, clear-skied Novembers as well. While the risk of rain in November is real, weather windows often open wide enough for multi-day tours, especially in southern regions.
๐๏ธ Completely ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง ๐ซ๐จ๐๐๐ฌ, and even those coastal ones.
In October, with the summer rush gone, youโll have the roads โ and the views โ mostly to yourself. Twist through mountain passes, cruise along the coast, or explore ancient ruins without traffic jams or tourist bottlenecks.
And in November? This is Greece with the volume completely turned down โ villages are quiet, roads are empty, and the landscapes feel even more raw and real. For many, this is the Greece they come back for.
๐ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ง ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ that photographers dream about
Late autumn adds a beautiful layer of golden tones to Greeceโs already stunning scenery. From olive groves to mountainous highlands, the landscapes are more vivid, perfect for photography lovers and those who just like to soak in the view.
๐ฐ Premium hotels at better rates (๐ก๐ข๐ ๐ก ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฌ๐จ๐ง ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ง๐!)
Accommodations are more affordable, and thereโs less rush. That means you can ride when the weatherโs right, and pause when itโs not, without pressure.
Guys, I've been riding Greece for 30+ years, and those October & November rides are my personal favorite. There's something magical about having the countryside almost to yourself, or watching sunrise over the Aegean with zero tour buses in sight...
Don't sleep on these months - they're Greece's best-kept secret ๐คซ
Who else loves autumn riding? Share your favorite season below! ๐