Warm Greek Islands in November
Warm Greek islands in November are the southernmost Dodecanese and Crete where autumn stays mildest longest. Crete with Heraklion, Chania and Elounda averaging 19-21C daytime, Rhodes with Rhodes Town and Lindos averaging 19-20C, Karpathos with Pigadia and Amoopi around 19C, Kasos, Chalki and Symi near Rhodes at 18-20C, Kos with Kos Town and Kardamena around 18-19C, Kastellorizo as Greece’s easternmost and often warmest small island at 20-21C, and Gavdos as Greece’s southernmost point south of Crete.
Known for mild late-autumn days with sea temperatures 19-21C, 5-6 hours of sun and quiet local life, so warm enough for hiking and sightseeing with nights at 13-15C but cool for most to swim. November brings more rain and wind and many beach hotels closed on Crete, Rhodes, Karpathos, Kos and Kastellorizo, while northern islands like Corfu, Thassos, Skiathos and Lefkada cool to 15-17C with sea around 17-18C and heavier rain.
| Island | Description |
|---|---|
| Crete | Country in itself with Knossos and Samaria Gorge and Elafonisi pink beach and Balos, southern Greece and islands Crete Santorini Mykonos are warmest in November with air temperatures reaching up to 22C and southern islands like Crete and Rhodes maintain warmest sometimes hitting 20C. |
| Rhodes | Medieval capital Knights Old Town Lindos Faliraki Bar Street 300 days sun, average daily temperature in November ranges from 16 to 20 degrees and daytime temperatures can still be pleasant reaching up to 22 degrees on average, average temperature 20C and one of warmest places in Europe in November and average temperature in November is 21C warm but not overly hot with afternoon high 24C low 18C overnight. |
| Gavdos | Europe's southernmost point cedar forest Tripiti chair Libyan Sea hippie nudist, southernmost island in Greece and all of Europe so it holds summer longest after Crete. |
| Kastellorizo | Megisti farthest east 2km from Turkey pastel harbor Blue Cave glows blue, far south-east Dodecanese annual 21.9C mildest winter. |
| Karpathos | Time-capsule Olympos embroidered dress Dorian dialect windy south surf, islands like Karpathos and Kassos situated between Crete and Rhodes also share similar climates and warm November. |
| Kasos | Bare and brave heroic 1824 Bouka pirate port traditional music, also warm November like Karpathos between Crete and Rhodes. |
| Chrissi | Golden island off Crete golden sand largest natural cedar forest uninhabited protected park off Ierapetra sunniest part Greece year-round. |
| Koufonisi | Tiny paradise barely 3.5km but Pori beach and Gala sea pools voted among best beaches in Europe no cars needed. |
| Chalki | Restored elegance once abandoned now restored Italian mansions Nimporio pastel car-free peace between Rhodes and Karpathos. |
| Symi | Dazzling neo-classical harbor pastel mansions theater set sponge diving Panormitis Monastery day-trip from Rhodes. |
| Tilos | Ecotourism pioneer dwarf elephant fossils nature reserve sustainable off-grid. |
| Nisyros | Volcano you walk into Stefanos crater sulphur vents Mandraki black-rock beaches. |
| Saria | Pirate ruins wild north of Karpathos ancient ruins Eleonora falcons. |
| Ro | Patriotic island Lady of Ro raised flag daily 40 years alone one house next to Kastellorizo. |
| Strongyli | Lighthouse islet easternmost Greece 4.5km off Kastellorizo. |
| Kos | Hippocrates birthplace cycling island Asklepieion sandy beaches Roman ruins Kardamena clubs, Dodecanese warm inviting waters. |
| Kalymnos | Sponge divers island turned world climbing capital 3,400+ routes sponge museums Pothia quiet beach bars. |
| Leros | War island Italian Art Deco town Lakki WWII war tunnels wrecks calm yacht harbors Alinda. |
| Patmos | Jerusalem of Aegean where St John wrote Revelation Cave of Apocalypse fortress monastery Chora UNESCO quiet spiritual luxury. |
| Leipsoi | Calm Dodecanese 24 islets around Panagia tou Harou blooms lilies natural harbor eco ethos. |
| Agathonisi | Northernmost Dodecanese 3 hamlets wild thymes close to Samos and Turkey 2 ferries week feel. |
| Arkoi | Four people island one taverna port run by island's family goats anchorage yachts. |
| Farmakonisi | Hippocrates exile where Hippocrates was exiled now military outpost near Turkey disputed. |
| Pserimos | Day-trip beach island off Kalymnos/Kos one beach one taverna beach barbecue boats. |
| Telendos | Rock island off Kalymnos 500m strait car-free huge cliff for climbing early Christian basilicas. |
| Kalolimnos | Goat island between Kalymnos and Leros lighthouse keepers wild goats. |
| Astypalaia | Butterfly island shape butterfly Venetian castle Chora like Santorini but empty Dodecanese-Cyclades hybrid. |
| Anafi | Anafi rise Monolith Kalamos second highest rock Mediterranean after Gibraltar wild hiking empty beaches south of Santorini. |
| Santorini | The caldera Oia sunsets black sand beaches volcano middle luxury honeymoon caves Assyrtiko wine PK Cocktail high-end sunset drinking, southern Greece and islands Santorini Mykonos warmest November up to 22C but tends to close up after October. |
| Therasia | Santorini's mirror what Santorini was 30 years ago caldera views without crowds Riva port. |
| Sikinos | Empty Cycladic Manalis temple Chora ridge least-visited inhabited Cycladic islands southern. |
| Sapientza | Cedar forest islet off Methoni dense forest Calypso myth free wild horses southern Peloponnese. |
| Elafonisos | Caribbean Greece Simos beach double bay white sand emerald water tiny off Peloponnese often called best beach in Greece. |
| Kythira | Off Peloponnese waterfalls Neraida and Fonissa Chora castle Kapsali double bay myth Aphrodite washing ashore here. |
Warm Greek Islands in November are Crete south, Rhodes Lindos, Karpathos south, Kastellorizo and Gavdos — 19-20C late autumn mild
Warm Greek Islands in November are southeast Crete and Dodecanese — November autumn 19C mild. Crete south coast warmest November — Ierapetra Matala Loutro Sfakia Gavdos — November 20C day 13C night sea 20C south sheltered sun 6h warmest big island Greece, north Heraklion 18C rain windier. Rhodes second warmest November — Lindos Faliraki Gennadi east — November 20C day 12C night sea 20C sun 6h warmest Dodecanese, Rhodes Town north 19C windier 90mm rain.
Karpathos third — south Amoopi — November 19C day 12C night sea 20C sheltered south warm vs north Olympos 17C windy. Kastellorizo fourth — easternmost — November 20C day 13C night sea 21C warmest sea November Greece sun trap 2km Turkey. Gavdos fifth — south of Crete — November 20C day 14C night sea 20C officially warmest spot Greece November.
November not beach — sea 20C cool — but mildest Europe — Cyclades 17C sea 18C, Ionian Corfu 17C rain 150mm, mainland 14C.
November warm ranking — Crete south and Dodecanese autumn escape
Guide nuance: warm Greek Islands in November need low latitude south shelter from autumn storms — November Greece north cold wet — Corfu 17C 150mm rain 12 days, Mykonos Santorini 17C wind 6 beaufort sea rough 18C. Crete south warmest November because White Mountains block north wind — Ierapetra Matala Loutro Sfakia sun trap south-facing — November 20C feels 22C sun — sea 20C still swim locals — plus Gavdos south of Crete 20-21C officially warmest November Greece no frost. Rhodes Lindos warmest November Dodecanese east sheltered — Lindos beach sun trap 20C feels 22C — Rhodes Town north windy 19C but Lindos sheltered warmer.
Karpathos south Amoopi November 19C sheltered bay vs north windy 17C. Kastellorizo harbor sheltered 20C sea 21C warmest sea November — walls sun trap 2km Turkey — tiny island hottest sea Greece late swim. Kasos Chalki Symi similar 19-20C. Kos south Kardamena November 19C.
So warm Greek Islands in November order: Gavdos 20-21C day sea 20C officially warmest spot Greece November, Crete south Ierapetra Matala Loutro Sfakia 20C sea 20C warmest big island, Kastellorizo 20C sea 21C warmest sea small, Rhodes Lindos Gennadi Faliraki 20C sea 20C warmest Dodecanese, Karpathos south Amoopi 19C sea 20C. Pick Crete south Ierapetra Matala if warmest November big island tavernas open winter, Rhodes Lindos if Dodecanese mild autumn, Gavdos Kastellorizo if warmest tiny escape. November pack jacket rain night 12-14C cold day 19-20C mild — sea cool 20C locals swim — best for hiking olive harvest — 6h sun — risk 5-6 days rain.
Sources
- https://www.tuiholidays.ie/weather/europe/greece/rhodes/weather-in-november.html | Rhodes average daily temperature November ranges from 16 to 20C daytime up to 22C
- https://www.juliasomething.com/warmest-countries-in-europe-in-november/ | Southern islands like Crete or Rhodes average daytime 21C sea temperature 20C
- https://www.uaetrip.ae/blog/which-part-of-greece-to-go-to-in-november | Southern Greece and islands Crete Santorini Mykonos warmest November up to 22C Rhodes or Crete best islands November
- https://www.citizendailypost.com/how-cold-is-greece-in-november/ | Southern islands like Crete and Rhodes maintain warmest sometimes hitting 20C
- https://www.adventuresofalice.com/warmest-places-in-europe-in-november/ | Rhodes average temperature 20C warmest places in Europe November
- https://curiousexpeditions.org/blog-2-1/which-greek-island-is-hottest-in-november | Rhodes strong contender average daytime often matching Crete’s Karpathos and Kassos between Crete and Rhodes share similar climates
- https://www.citizendailypost.com/which-greek-island-is-hottest-in-november/ | Rhodes average temperature November 21C warm but not overly hot afternoon high 24C low 18C
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Last Updated on September 9, 2026 by admin