Rethymno in November: weather, sea and travel tips
Is November a good time to visit?
November in Rethymno suits exploring the town at an unhurried pace if walks can be shortened in rain. Days average +20 °C, with wet weather the main compromise for outdoor plans.
Weather in November
For warmer daytime weather, consider early November: its average is higher than in the other parts of the month. If you prefer cooler walks, compare the other dates.
- Water
- +20 °C
- Daytime air
- +20 °C
- Night-time air
- +16 °C
Early, mid or late November?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 November | +21 °C | +17 °C | +21 °C |
| 11–20 November | +20 °C | +16 °C | +20 °C |
| 21–30 November | +19 °C | +14 °C | +19 °C |
Water in November
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +20 °C for the month. It averages +21 °C in the first ten days and +19 °C towards the end. These are seasonal averages, so the water on your travel dates can be warmer or cooler. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Rethymno.
Rainfall in November
In November, the average is 13 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 8 to 24 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
October, November or December: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| October | +23 °C | +19 °C | +22 °C |
| November | +20 °C | +16 °C | +20 °C |
| December | +17 °C | +13 °C | +17 °C |
October has warmer days than November. The difference matters if you prefer warmth to cooler walking weather. November has warmer days than December. December offers cooler conditions for walks.
The annual charts for Rethymno compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at November, see the November charts and archive by year.
Things to do in November
- On a dry day, the Venetian harbour offers a short waterside walk with views of the lighthouse and old customs house. It need not take up a whole sightseeing day.
- The Fortezza is an option for a dry day, with views of the town and Cretan Sea from the Venetian fortress. It suits an interest in historic defences and panoramas.
- For a rainy day, the Archaeological Museum of Rethymno has an exhibition inside St Francis Church. Finds trace the region from its earliest settlements to Venetian times.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2020–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2020–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.