Your November weather guide
MildWeather in Sardinia in November
Sardinia in November suits a mild-weather break, not a beach holiday. Daytime highs average around 17°C, falling to about 12°C at night, so you can spend time outdoors without summer heat but will need layers after dark. The catch is rain: expect about 10 rainy days across the month. Go if you are happy to work around showers and treat sunshine as a bonus; choose a warmer month if swimming and reliable sun are your priorities.
Long-term climate averages for Olbia (Costa Smeralda), not a forecast · 1991-2020
Sardinia, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Olbia (Costa Smeralda).
- Average daytime high
- 17.1°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 21°C
- Average night-time low
- 11.7°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 8°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +6.7°C
- London averages 10.4°C in November
- Sea temperature
- 17.9°C
- year to year: 17°C to 19°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 4.3h
- 44% of 9.7 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 10
- 78 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 26.2°C
- 2016-11-05
- Record low 1991-2020
- 3.7°C
- 2005-11-24
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 24 min
- 1358 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How November compares
November is the 8th warmest month of the year in Sardinia and ranks 94th of 134 destinations we compare for November - see where else is hot in November. Within Italy it is 2nd of 16 (Italy in November). Against London's average high of 10.4°C in November, Sardinia is 6.7°C warmer by day and 6.8°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in November
The typical November day in Sardinia peaks at 17.1°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 20.8°C or more. Roughly 1 in 1000 days top 25°C. Nights average 11.7°C; one night in ten drops to 8.3°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day here reached 26.2°C (2016-11-05) and the coldest night 3.7°C (2005-11-24).
Rain in November
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 10 days with 1 mm or more, 78 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest November was 2008 with 158 mm, the driest 2006 with 12 mm. Humidity averages 81%.
Sea temperature in November
The sea averages 17.9°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 17.0°C to 18.6°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (25.2°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 9.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:09 and sets about 17:04 local time in mid-November. Average cloud cover is 55%.
Is November a good time to visit Sardinia?
November is not the strongest month here: mild days and frequent rain. The best months for Sardinia on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Comfortable for walking, cool for sitting out
The mild daytime temperatures make November a reasonable choice for travellers who prefer walking to lying in the sun. Warmer days can reach 20.8°C or more, but that is not the temperature to plan your whole trip around. Pack light layers that you can adjust rather than relying on summer clothes. Evenings call for a jumper and jacket, especially if you want to sit outside. The colder nights fall to 8.3°C or below, so bring something warmer than a thin cardigan. Midday is your best window for enjoying the warmth, rather than a period you need to avoid because of intense heat.
Plan around rain, and keep swimming optional
The sea averages 17.9°C, which is cold for a holiday swim: think a brief dip if you already enjoy cold water, not a leisurely session. A trip built around beach days is therefore a poor fit. There is about 4.3 hours of sunshine within 9.7 hours of daylight, leaving scope for outdoor plans but not dependable all-day sun. Keep your schedule flexible so you can use brighter spells for walking and take breaks when rain arrives. A waterproof jacket and shoes that cope with wet ground are more useful than extra swimwear. July, August and June are stronger choices if warmer holiday weather matters more than travelling in November.
A little perspective
Sardinia through the year
November is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.9°C | 7.4°C | 13.8°C | 4.4 | 56 | 8 | 0% |
| February | 13.2°C | 7.1°C | 13.3°C | 5.5 | 43 | 8 | 0% |
| March | 15.4°C | 8.8°C | 13.6°C | 6.3 | 56 | 8 | 0% |
| April | 18.0°C | 10.7°C | 14.6°C | 7.1 | 53 | 8 | 0% |
| May | 22.1°C | 14.2°C | 17.3°C | 8.4 | 44 | 6 | 17% |
| Junebest | 26.8°C | 18.1°C | 20.9°C | 11.1 | 17 | 3 | 69% |
| Julybest | 30.0°C | 21.0°C | 23.8°C | 12.7 | 7 | 1 | 96% |
| Augustbest | 30.3°C | 21.5°C | 25.2°C | 11.2 | 12 | 2 | 98% |
| September | 25.8°C | 18.6°C | 23.6°C | 7.8 | 37 | 6 | 64% |
| October | 21.9°C | 15.5°C | 20.9°C | 5.7 | 65 | 8 | 16% |
| NovemberSelected | 17.1°C | 11.7°C | 17.9°C | 4.3 | 78 | 10 | 0% |
| December | 13.9°C | 8.8°C | 15.2°C | 4.2 | 62 | 9 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Sardinia in November FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Sardinia hot in November?
Sardinia is mild in November: the average daytime high is 17.1°C and nights average 11.7°C. Roughly 1 in 1000 November days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Sardinia in November?
The sea around Sardinia averages 17.9°C in November, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 17°C to 19°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Sardinia in November?
Sardinia sees about 10 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 78 mm of rain in a typical November. The wettest November between 1991 and 2020 was 2008 (158 mm) and the driest was 2006 (12 mm).
How sunny is Sardinia in November?
Sardinia gets around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day in November out of 9.7 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Sardinia compare with the UK in November?
Sardinia is on average 6.7°C warmer than London by day in November (17.1°C against 10.4°C).
What is the hottest November on record in Sardinia?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day in Sardinia reached 26.2°C on 2016-11-05, and the coldest night dropped to 3.7°C on 2005-11-24.
Is Sardinia much warmer than London in November?
Yes. Sardinia's average daytime high is 17.1°C, compared with London's 10.4°C, a difference of 6.7°C. That is a noticeable lift in daytime warmth, but it still means mild autumn weather rather than summer conditions.
Is the flight short enough for a brief break?
The flight from London takes about 2 h 24 min, making Sardinia a short-haul option. That suits a brief break, provided you are going for milder days rather than expecting dependable beach weather.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Olbia (Olbia (Costa Smeralda)). Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 2.3 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C