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November · climate normalsCool days and a month score of 47/100

New York City in November

Mixed · 47/100Beach 22/100
High / low54° / 39°daily averages
Precipitation3.7 in9 wet days
Sea55°surface temperature
40.71° N, 74.01° WElevation 33 ftUTC−4 · Eastern Daylight Time
When to goNew York City · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec47November
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
November: high / low54° / 39°
iWhat to expect

The weather in November

In November, New York City averages daytime highs of 54° and night-time lows of 39° — cool weather by day. Expect around 3.7 in of precipitation spread over about 9 wet days, with average cloud cover near 38%.

Days are 6.2° cooler than in October on average, and December is cooler again by about 5.4°. The sea averages 55°, too cold for most swimmers.

November scores 47/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 8th of the twelve months for New York City. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, September and October instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:43 and sets at 16:39 local time, giving 9 h 56 min of daylight. Days shorten by 57 minutes over the month.

Why 47/100?

How the score for November is built
Comfort · 42%30%
Dry days · 33%38%
Clear skies · 25%87%

Beach score this month: 22/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

November against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in New York City in November

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in November

Around New York City this month

Brooklyn
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Brooklyn

New York · 5.3 mi SE
55°Nov high
9wet days
48score
Brooklyn
Manhattan
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Manhattan

New York · 5.2 mi NE
54°Nov high
9wet days
47score
Manhattan
The Bronx
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The Bronx

New York · 12 mi NE
54°Nov high
9wet days
47score
The Bronx
Staten Island
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Staten Island

New York · 13 mi SW
55°Nov high
9wet days
48score
Staten Island
ivTop of the table

United States's best in November

Where to go in November
Las Vegas
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Las Vegas

Nevada
69°Nov high
2wet days
96score
Las Vegas
North Las Vegas
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North Las Vegas

Nevada
69°Nov high
2wet days
96score
North Las Vegas
Paradise
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Paradise

Nevada
68°Nov high
2wet days
96score
Paradise
Phoenix
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Phoenix

Arizona
76°Nov high
2wet days
95score
Phoenix
·Questions

New York City in November: quick answers

Is November a good time to visit New York City?

November scores 47/100 for New York City, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 54°F with 9 wet days.

How warm is New York City in November?

Daytime highs average 54°F and night-time lows 39°F in November.

Does it rain a lot in New York City in November?

New York City receives about 3.7 in of precipitation in November, falling on around 9 days.

Can you swim in New York City in November?

The sea averages 55°F in November, cold for most swimmers.