November · Greece
Best time to visit Crete in November Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Crete in November
Average temperature 19°C, 43 mm of rain, about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
November score
5.3/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 43 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 5
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
November in Crete scores 5.3/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 19°C, 43 mm of rain, and roughly 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Crete holds Minoan Knossos, Chania's Venetian harbor, and a south coast of sheltered beaches and gorge walks.
November in Crete — workable with trade-offs
November averages 19°C (66°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 43 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.1 daylight hours.
It scores 5.3/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? July scores 4.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Crete in November?
- In November, Crete averages 19°C, 43 mm of rain, and about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.3/10.
- Is November a good time to visit Crete?
- November earns a 5.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Crete in November?
- Expect about 43 mm of rain in November. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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