'Coast in Agioi apostoli. Crete, Greece' November in Crete is truly autumnal, with cooler weather and the landscape beginning to green up after the first rains. Temperatures are mild compared to peak summer, with the average high around 20 °C (68 °F) in early November and dropping to the upper teens later in the month. The average low is about 14 °C (57 °F), making nights cool but not freezing. Early November may still bring a day or two in the low 20s °C with sunshine, but by month's end, temperatures typically settle between 16–18 °C with partly cloudy skies.
This is the period when the weather becomes unpredictable and variable. November sees a significant increase in rainfall – roughly 60 mm over about 6–7 days – resulting in frequent showers or rainy spells. You may encounter multi-day periods of grey, wet weather interspersed with crisp, sunny days. Occasional south winds from Africa (Sirocco or Livas) can bring warmth along with fine dust, giving the sky a hazy, orange tint. Sunshine averages about 5 hours a day and the sea temperature falls to around 20–21 °C in early November, cooling further to about 18 °C by the end.
Practical tips: Pack for mild autumn conditions – include a warm jacket or fleece for cooler days and evenings, long pants, closed shoes, and a waterproof jacket or umbrella. Bring lighter layers for occasional sunny spells as well. Crowds are low this time of year, and many archaeological sites and museums operate on shorter winter hours. It's a great time to explore sites nearly in solitude and experience a more authentic local lifestyle.