Weather in New York in November

How November compares

November is the 8th warmest month of the year in New York and ranks 128th of 134 destinations we compare for November - see where else is hot in November. Within United States it is 6th of 6 (United States in November). Against London's average high of 10.4°C in November, New York is 0.9°C warmer by day and 1.3°C cooler at night.

Daytime and night-time in November

The typical November day in New York peaks at 11.3°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 17.6°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 3.6°C; one night in ten drops to -1.6°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 23.9°C (2003-11-03) and the coldest night -8.1°C (2018-11-23).

Rain in November

Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 8 days with 1 mm or more, 77 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest November was 2018 with 174 mm, the driest 2001 with 26 mm. Humidity averages 72%.

Sea temperature in November

The sea averages 11.8°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 11.0°C to 12.6°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (23.1°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 9.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:43 and sets about 16:38 local time in mid-November. Average cloud cover is 55%.

Is November a good time to visit New York?

November is not the strongest month here: cool days and frequent rain. The best months for New York on our scoring are August, July, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug.

Pack for cold evenings, not just mild afternoons

The average afternoon is cool rather than bitterly cold, so November can suit travellers who prefer walking without summer heat. The catch is the variation: the warmest 10% of days reach 18°C or more, while the coldest 10% of nights fall to -2°C or below. A mild afternoon is therefore no reason to leave your warmer clothes behind. Pack layers you can remove indoors, a warm coat and something to cover your hands on colder evenings. Keep longer outdoor stretches for the warmer part of the day, and allow yourself an indoor break when the temperature makes walking less comfortable.

Leave room for rain and shorter days

November is wet enough to need a flexible itinerary, with about 8 rainy days across the month. That does not make every day a washout, but waterproof outerwear and shoes that cope with rain are sensible choices. There are about 4.4 hours of sunshine within 9.7 hours of daylight, so do not assume a bright afternoon will last into the evening. Put the outdoor parts of your day earlier and keep indoor options available if rain arrives. This month suits someone willing to adapt their plans more than someone whose enjoyment depends on spending most of the trip outside in dry, sunny weather.