GB London · Autumn

London weather
in November

London in November? Not the best window — aim for August.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 51.51°N 0.13°W
52°FMax temperature
40%Rainy days
4.9hSunshine / day

London weather in November

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
41°F – 52°F
🌧 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)

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.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 40%
🌡 Temperature : ███░░░░░░░ 52°F
☀️ Sunshine : ████░░░░░░ 4.9h/d

Our take: London in November: 40% rain, 4.9h of sunshine. Better to wait for August.

London in November by trip type

What to expect in November

Autumn marks the end of peak season in London. Temperatures drop (11°F) and rain returns (40% of days). Expect rain on 40% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

All months for London

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
🌦️ January36°F46°F39%0.1in4.1h3.7/10
🌦️ February37°F50°F40%0.1in5.2h4.1/10
🌦️ March39°F52°F42%0.1in6.6h4.3/10
⛅ April41°F57°F32%0.1in10.6h7.0/10
🌤️ May48°F64°F35%0.1in12.0h7.2/10
🌤️ June54°F70°F35%0.1in12.6h7.7/10
🌤️ July57°F72°F34%0.1in11.9h7.8/10
🌤️ August57°F72°F28%0.1in11.2h7.9/10
🌤️ September54°F66°F37%0.1in9.3h7.1/10
⛅ October48°F61°F39%0.1in6.9h6.0/10
🌦️ November41°F52°F40%0.1in4.9h4.1/10
🌦️ December39°F48°F37%0.1in2.8h3.6/10
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 52°F, 40% rainy days and 4.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.1/10. See methodology →

November vs August (best month)

The best month is August (score 7.9/10). Difference:

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 52°F daytime and 41°F at night. 4.9h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.

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