01Weather
London weather in November
Afternoons in November average 10.3 °C (51 °F) and nights cool to 5.7 °C (42 °F). The month brings about 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain spread over roughly 12 days. Compared with October it is 4.6 °C cooler; December is 2.1 °C cooler again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical November | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 14 °C / 57 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 6 °C / 43 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 1 °C / 34 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.0 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 1.9 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 38 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest November day 2016–2025 | 17.5 °C / -2.6 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 November | 06:54 | 16:33 | 9.7 h |
| 15 November | 07:18 | 16:11 | 8.9 h |
| 30 November | 07:42 | 15:55 | 8.2 h |
Daylight shrinks by about 90 minutes over the month. Times are local (Europe/London).
03Crowds
How busy London is in November
moderate The main sights are moderate in November. What drives it:
- Lord Mayor's Show
- Christmas lights switch-on
- Winter Wonderland opens mid-November
04Public holidays
Public holidays in November 2026
No public holidays in United Kingdom fall in November, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in London in November
Every year in November
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lord Mayor's Show | second Saturday of November, City of London | parade |
| Hyde Park Winter Wonderland | mid-November to early January | seasonal |
07Packing
What to pack for London in November
- a warm jacket or coat
- scarf for windy evenings
- closed, water-resistant shoes
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
November is dark and often wet, but the Christmas lights on Oxford Street, Regent Street and Carnaby Street switch on in the first half of the month, Winter Wonderland opens in Hyde Park in the third week, and the Lord Mayor's Show parades through the City on the second Saturday with fireworks on the Thames. Bonfire Night on 5 November brings firework displays across the capital's parks on the nearest weekend.
It is one of the best-value months for hotels and theatre tickets, and the free museums are quiet on weekdays. Daylight drops below nine hours, with sunset around four by month-end, so plan outdoor sightseeing for late mornings. Afternoon temperatures average 11 °C and rain falls on about twelve days. Remembrance Sunday closes Whitehall for the ceremony at the Cenotaph. Ice rinks open at Somerset House and the Natural History Museum in mid-November and run into January.
09Compare
London month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7 °C | 2 °C | 11 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| February | 9 °C | 4 °C | 11 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| March | 11 °C | 4 °C | 9 | – | moderate | Good |
| April | 14 °C | 5 °C | 7 | – | busy | Good |
| May | 17 °C | 8 °C | 9 | – | busy | Good |
| June | 21 °C | 12 °C | 8 | – | very busy | Good |
| July | 22 °C | 14 °C | 8 | – | very busy | Good |
| August | 22 °C | 14 °C | 8 | – | very busy | Good |
| September | 19 °C | 12 °C | 7 | – | busy | Excellent |
| October | 15 °C | 9 °C | 10 | – | moderate | Good |
| November | 10 °C | 6 °C | 12 | – | moderate | Good |
| December | 8 °C | 4 °C | 11 | – | busy | Mixed |
Not sure about November? See the best time to visit London.
10Elsewhere
November in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Paris in November | 11 °C | 13 |
| Amsterdam in November | 10 °C | 13 |
| Dublin in November | 11 °C | 14 |
| Copenhagen in November | 8 °C | – |
| Prague in November | 8 °C | 7 |
| Venice in November | 13 °C | 8 |
11FAQ
London in November: your questions
Is November a good time to visit London?
November is a good month to visit London. Daytime highs average 10 °C (51 °F), rain falls on about 12 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are moderate.
What is the weather like in London in November?
Expect cool days around 10 °C (51 °F) and nights near 6 °C (42 °F). One November in ten brings afternoons above 14 °C, and one in ten stays below 6 °C.
Does it rain a lot in London in November?
November brings about 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain over roughly 12 days, which is showery by London standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 38 percent.
What should I wear in London in November?
Pack a warm jacket or coat, scarf for windy evenings, closed, water-resistant shoes.
Is London crowded in November?
The main sights are moderate in November. Main drivers: Lord Mayor's Show; Christmas lights switch-on; Winter Wonderland opens mid-November.
What time does it get dark in London in November?
Around the middle of November the sun sets at about 16:11 and rises at 07:18, giving 8.9 hours of daylight.