London · AutumnMonth summary
London weather in November
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
5°C – 11°C
🌧 Rainy days
40% of days
☀️ Sunshine
4.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (7.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit London in November?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you want the lowest prices and minimal crowds.
❌ No if: you're looking for summer weather — conditions don't support it.
Our take: November brings a challenging climate (4.1/10). August offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
London in November by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in November
🎯 Bonfire Night (Nov 5) — fireworks on the Thames and in the parks Autumn marks the end of peak season in London. Temperatures drop (11°C) and rain returns (40% of days). Expect rain on 40% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 2°C | 8°C | 39% | 2.0 | 4.1h | 3.7/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 3°C | 10°C | 40% | 1.9 | 5.2h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 4°C | 11°C | 42% | 1.8 | 6.6h | 4.3/10 |
| ⛅ April | 5°C | 14°C | 32% | 1.3 | 10.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 9°C | 18°C | 35% | 1.8 | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 12°C | 21°C | 35% | 2.1 | 12.6h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 14°C | 22°C | 34% | 1.9 | 11.9h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 14°C | 22°C | 28% | 1.6 | 11.2h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 12°C | 19°C | 37% | 2.1 | 9.3h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ October | 9°C | 16°C | 39% | 2.5 | 6.9h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 5°C | 11°C | 40% | 2.3 | 4.9h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 4°C | 9°C | 37% | 2.2 | 2.8h | 3.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In November, London averages 11°C, 40% rainy days and 4.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.1/10.
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Comparison
November vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 7.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +11°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -12%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +6.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — London in November
Is November a good time to visit London?
November is not recommended for London (score 4.1/10). With 40% rainy days and 4.9h of sunshine, consider August (7.9/10) instead.
What's the weather like in London in November?
It's cool with 11°C daytime and 5°C at night. 4.9h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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