New York City weather in November
New York City in November averages 9°C (47°F) and 85 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in New York City, November is the fifth coldest and the second driest.
- Average temp
- 9°C (47°F)
4–13°C · 39–55°F
- Rainfall
- 85 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 16 km/h
What is New York City 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 New York City in November?
A light rain jacket
About 85 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 4°C (39°F).
November compared with October and December
November in New York City is 5.9°C cooler than October and 12 mm drier than it, which averages 14°C (58°F).
November in New York City is 5.1°C warmer than December and 21 mm drier than it, which averages 3°C (38°F).
Daylight in New York City in November
On 15 November the sun is up for 9 hours 54 minutes in New York City, rising about 06:43 and setting about 16:37 local time.
November ends 56 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 5 hours 11 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in New York City
Dates are a starting point for November.
Travel guides for New York City
What to read before you book.
New York City 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 / 33°F | 88 mm |
| February | 2°C / 35°F | 76 mm |
| March | 6°C / 43°F | 105 mm |
| April | 12°C / 54°F | 98 mm |
| May | 18°C / 64°F | 101 mm |
| June | 23°C / 73°F | 110 mm |
| July | 26°C / 78°F | 119 mm |
| August | 25°C / 77°F | 105 mm |
| September | 21°C / 69°F | 97 mm |
| October | 14°C / 58°F | 96 mm |
| November | 9°C / 47°F | 85 mm |
| December | 3°C / 38°F | 105 mm |
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FAQs about New York City in November
November climate averages for New York City, 1991–2020.
New York City averages 9°C (47°F) in November, ranging from about 4°C (39°F) at night to 13°C (55°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 85 mm falls across November, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. November averages 9°C (47°F) against 3°C (38°F) in December — 5.1°C warmer.
November is 5.9°C cooler than October, and 12 mm drier.
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.
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 54 minutes of daylight in mid-November, against 15 hours 5 minutes in June and 9 hours 16 minutes in December.
On 15 November, sunrise is about 06:43 and sunset about 16:37 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 56 minutes shorter than it starts.
