Month guide · Rhodes · Greece
Rhodes in November
What November is really like in Rhodes: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 10.2 hours of daylight. Mild with the first winter rains; most beach hotels have closed, but Rhodes Town is pleasant for history and walking.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 10.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 21°C (70°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Rhodes: days average 21°C (70°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 30 days. Compared with October (25°C (77°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:45
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:59
- Daylight
- About 10.2 hours
- Sea
- 21°C (70°F)
Autumn (September–November). The warmest sea of the year in September and settled weather into October; resorts close from late October and rain returns in November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in Rhodes, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Street · Rhodes Old Town
Street of the Knights
Come back after dark, when the street is lit and almost empty.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- After dark
Museum · Rhodes Old Town
Archaeological Museum of Rhodes
Housed in the 15th-century Hospital of the Knights at the foot of the Street of the Knights, the museum displays finds from ancient Ialyssos and Kamiros, grave stelae and the marble Aphrodite of Rhodes, a small kneeling figure wringing out her hair.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
Aquarium · Rhodes New Town
Rhodes Aquarium
It takes under an hour, so combine it with a swim at Elli Beach next door.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
Religious site · Rhodes Old Town
Kahal Shalom Synagogue and the Jewish Quarter
Built in 1577, Kahal Shalom is the oldest synagogue in Greece, with a pebble-mosaic floor and a small museum telling the story of the Sephardic community of Rhodes, almost all of whom were deported in 1944.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
The sea averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Rhodes.
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 13°C and 7 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Rhodes?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Rhodes in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Rhodes?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Mild with the first winter rains; most beach hotels have closed, but Rhodes Town is pleasant for history and walking.
+How warm is Rhodes in November?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Rhodes in November?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.