Sun, sea & sand

Chania, Crete weather in November

Temperature, sea and sunshine in November: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

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Holiday weather in November

Poor

Best time to visit: June – September

Air temperature19°CNight 16°
Sea temperature20.6°Crefreshing
Sunshine6hrs / dayof 10.3 h daylight
Rainy days11days / month100 mm

What is the weather like in Chania, Crete in November?

In November, Chania, Crete is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 100 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chania, Crete.

November compared

How the weather changes from October to December. Tap a month to open it.

OctoberOctNovemberNovDecemberDec
Score683415
Day22°19°16°
Night18°16°13°
Sea23°21°18°
Sun7 h6 h5 h
Rain days81115

More details for November

Daylight
10 h 20 min06:59 – 17:19
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
22 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
50 %on average
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC+2Europe/Athens

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %2 %
  • Seaweight 25 %51 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %48 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %54 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in November

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Chania, Crete in November: quick answers

Is Chania, Crete hot in November?

No. In November, Chania, Crete is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C and nights drop to about 16 °C.

Can you swim in Chania, Crete in November?

Yes. In November the sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim.

Does it rain much in Chania, Crete in November?

Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 100 mm in total.

Chania, Crete month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)