Boston weather in November
Boston in November averages 7°C (45°F), 93 mm of rain and 5 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Boston, November is the fifth coldest, the fifth wettest and the third dullest.
- Average temp
- 7°C (45°F)
3–11°C · 38–52°F
- Rainfall
- 93 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 5 h
hours per day
- Wind
- 18 km/h
What is Boston like in November?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Boston in November?
A light rain jacket
About 93 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 3°C (38°F).
November compared with October and December
November in Boston is 5.6°C cooler than October and about as wet as it, which averages 13°C (55°F).
November in Boston is 5°C warmer than December and 14 mm drier than it, which averages 2°C (36°F).
Daylight in Boston in November
On 15 November the sun is up for 9 hours 46 minutes in Boston, rising about 06:35 and setting about 16:21 local time.
November ends 1 hour shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 5 hours 30 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Boston
Dates are a starting point for November.
Travel guides for Boston
What to read before you book.
Boston weather by month
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How November compares with the rest of the year
November is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C / 30°F | 84 mm |
| February | 0°C / 32°F | 79 mm |
| March | 4°C / 38°F | 105 mm |
| April | 9°C / 49°F | 91 mm |
| May | 15°C / 59°F | 83 mm |
| June | 20°C / 68°F | 99 mm |
| July | 24°C / 74°F | 82 mm |
| August | 23°C / 73°F | 80 mm |
| September | 19°C / 66°F | 90 mm |
| October | 13°C / 55°F | 101 mm |
| November | 7°C / 45°F | 93 mm |
| December | 2°C / 36°F | 107 mm |
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FAQs about Boston in November
November climate averages for Boston, 1991–2020.
Boston averages 7°C (45°F) in November, ranging from about 3°C (38°F) at night to 11°C (52°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 93 mm falls across November, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. November averages 7°C (45°F) against 2°C (36°F) in December — 5°C warmer.
November is 5.6°C cooler than October, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; November sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 5 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what November is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 46 minutes of daylight in mid-November, against 15 hours 16 minutes in June and 9 hours 6 minutes in December.
On 15 November, sunrise is about 06:35 and sunset about 16:21 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour shorter than it starts.
