Heraklion, Crete weather in November
Temperature, sea and sunshine in November: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in November
Fair
Best time to visit: June – October
What is the weather like in Heraklion, Crete in November?
In November, Heraklion, Crete is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 27 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Heraklion, Crete.
November compared
How the weather changes from October to December. Tap a month to open it.
| OctoberOct | NovemberNov | DecemberDec | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 86 | 49 | 26 |
| Day | 24° | 20° | 16° |
| Night | 17° | 13° | 10° |
| Sea | 23° | 21° | 18° |
| Sun | 8 h | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rain days | 4 | 6 | 9 |
More details for November
- Daylight
- 10 h 20 min06:54 – 17:14
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 51 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Athens
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %17 %
- Seaweight 25 %50 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %62 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %89 %
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
Heraklion, Crete in November: quick answers
Is Heraklion, Crete hot in November?
No. In November, Heraklion, Crete is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C and nights drop to about 13 °C.
Can you swim in Heraklion, Crete in November?
Yes. In November the sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim.
Does it rain much in Heraklion, Crete in November?
Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 27 mm.
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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)