The month in detail
What to expect in November
Autumn in Kefalonia is often underrated: 19°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 37% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (9.3/10) is significantly better if possible.
November ranks 6 out of 12 months in Kefalonia. Compared to October: −4°C daytime, 14 pts more rainy days, −1.2h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in November
UV index
3 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
comfortable
13°
Sea
22°C
cool, invigorating
Daylight
9.9h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 30
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Is November the right month?
The best month in Kefalonia is June (9.3/10), 2.0 pts higher than November.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Greece
🗣️LanguageGreek
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trendData unavailable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 30°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 14°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘDecember · 39%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location
Where is Kefalonia ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
GreeceTemperate oceanic climate with a 9.3 → 4.2 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
38.18°N · 20.49°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kefalonia?
June is the best month with 27.0°C highs, 21.0°C lows, 9.3h of sunshine and 3.0% rainy days. The months of June & September offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Kefalonia get in June?
Kefalonia averages 9.3 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.1/10.
What is the rainiest month in Kefalonia?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Kefalonia in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 21.0°C, while afternoon highs average 27.0°C.
Is Kefalonia good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Kefalonia scores 4.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 9.1/10.
When should you avoid Kefalonia?
January is the most difficult month to visit Kefalonia, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Kefalonia in November?
In November, the sea averages 22°C in Kefalonia: cool, invigorating. Swimming is possible but brisk; sensitive swimmers may prefer a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Kefalonia in November?
The average UV index reaches 3 in November in Kefalonia (moderate), with about 9.9h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.