Crete · November
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Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 16° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 24° | 28° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 24° | 21° | 18° |
MINMIN | 10° | 10° | 11° | 13° | 16° | 21° | 24° | 24° | 21° | 18° | 15° | 12° |
☀️Sunshine | 6h | 7h | 9h | 10h | 11h | 13h | 13h | 12h | 10h | 8h | 7h | 5h |
🌊Water Temp | 17° | 16° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 24° | 21° | 19° |
🌧Rain Days | 9d93mm | 7d73mm | 4d38mm | 2d21mm | 2d21mm | 0d4mm | 0d0mm | 0d2mm | 1d12mm | 4d58mm | 4d50mm | 7d82mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Post-season — prices falling after the travel period, beaches and attractions quieter.
November in Crete at 21°C is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are May, June, July, August, September, and October.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 21°C, cooling to 14°C at night (daily average: 17°C). The sun shines an average of 6 hours per day; there are 4 rain days with 50 mm total. The sea is 21°C — refreshing and manageable for confident swimmers.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Nachsaison als Geheimtipp: Das Wasser ist jetzt wärmer als im Juni, die Strände fast leer, die Bergdörfer wie Archanes und Vamos haben wieder Zeit für ihre Gäste. Die Olivenernte beginnt.
Packing list for Crete in November
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Badezeug (Wasser ist noch etwas frisch)
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is November a good time to visit Crete?
- November is not an optimal month for Crete (Score: 59/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September, and October.
- How warm is it in Crete in November?
- In November, Crete sees daily highs of 21°C. Nights cool to 14°C, with a daily average of 17°C.
- How much rain falls in Crete in November?
- In November, Crete receives an average of 50 mm of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Crete get in November?
- Crete averages 6 sunshine hours per day in November — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Crete in November?
- Water temperature in Crete in November averages 21°C — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.
