Ithaca in November
Good time to visit
November tests your commitment to Ithaca with gray skies and bare trees. But the crowds vanish, prices drop, and there's something peaceful about having the gorges mostly to yourself.
Weather
November turns gray and moody as temperatures drop and daylight shrinks. Rain becomes more frequent and cold. The first snow usually appears by month's end.
9°C high-1°C low8 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$95/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Thanksgiving break (Cornell students leave)
- •Holiday light displays begin
November Tips
- •Bring waterproof layers - cold rain is miserable
- •Many outdoor activities wind down, but museums and indoor attractions have more space
- •Restaurant reservations become easier as tourist traffic drops
All Months
May through September works, but July and August bring the heat and the crowds — though 'crowds' on Ithaca means you might have to wait 10 minutes for a taverna table. June hits the sweet spot: warm enough for swimming, cool enough for hiking, and the wildflowers still carpet the hillsides. September stretches summer into fall with perfect weather and locals who've relaxed after tourist season. The sea stays warm through October. Winter? Everything shuts down except a few places in Vathy, and ferries run sporadically. Spring arrives early — March brings almond blossoms and hiking weather, though the sea won't be swimmable until May.
Ithaca Scores
Solo
7/10
Couples
8/10
Families
6/10
Adventure
5/10
Budget
6/10
Luxury
4/10
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