Crete in November
Raki and rain
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
November is a reasonable month in Crete — with trade-offs.
November is quiet and mild, with village raki distilling season.
November in detail
What November actually feels like
- Weather
- 14–20°C
- Mild, with more rain.
- Crowds
- Low
- Quiet.
- Prices
- €
- Low rates.
+Quiet and cheap.
–Resorts close.
My tip for November
Stay in a city rather than a resort.
- Food
- Walking
How November compares
Against the other eleven months
5th of 12 overall in Crete, 8th for weather, 4th for space, 4th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Crete in November
- Winter closures
- Beach resorts close, but Chania, Heraklion and Rethymno stay open.
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Weather
Weather in Crete in November
In November Crete averages a high of 20°C (68°F) and a low of 14°C (57°F), with about 56 mm of rain or snow over 6 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 15°C); the wettest month is December.
- Average high
- 20°C
- 68°F
- Average low
- 14°C
- 57°F
- Precipitation
- 56 mm
- Wet days
- 6
Climate data: Heraklion, Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Crete in November: the questions people ask
- Is November a good time to visit Crete?
- November is a reasonable month in Crete — with trade-offs. It ranks 5 of 12 months in Crete overall (8 for weather, 4 for space, 4 for value). The main upside: Quiet and cheap. The main downside: Resorts close.
- What is the weather like in Crete in November?
- Average highs are around 20°C and lows around 14°C. Expect about 56 mm of rain or snow over roughly 6 wet days. Mild, with more rain. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 15°C).
- Is Crete crowded in November?
- Crowds are low. Quiet. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Crete in November?
- Prices are at level 1 of 5 (€). Low rates. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Crete?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, April is the best month overall (November ranks 5 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.