Seattle weather in November
Seattle in November averages 8°C (46°F) and 160 mm of rain. It is one of the wetter months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Seattle, November is the fourth coldest and the wettest.
- Average temp
- 8°C (46°F)
5–11°C · 40–51°F
- Rainfall
- 160 mm
A wet month
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 13 km/h
What is Seattle like in November?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Expect frequent rain — this is a wet month.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Seattle in November?
A proper waterproof, not a folding umbrella
160 mm in the month usually arrives as heavy bursts that an umbrella will not cover.
A dry bag for phone and documents
Worth it for one downpour caught between the taxi and the door.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 5°C (40°F).
November compared with October and December
November in Seattle is 4.1°C cooler than October and 60 mm wetter than it, which averages 12°C (53°F).
November in Seattle is 2.4°C warmer than December and 13 mm wetter than it, which averages 5°C (41°F).
Daylight in Seattle in November
On 15 November the sun is up for 9 hours 17 minutes in Seattle, rising about 07:15 and setting about 16:32 local time.
November ends 1 hour 12 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 6 hours 41 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Seattle
Dates are a starting point for November.
Travel guides for Seattle
What to read before you book.
Seattle 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 | 6°C / 42°F | 147 mm |
| February | 6°C / 43°F | 96 mm |
| March | 8°C / 46°F | 106 mm |
| April | 10°C / 51°F | 81 mm |
| May | 14°C / 57°F | 48 mm |
| June | 16°C / 62°F | 37 mm |
| July | 19°C / 67°F | 15 mm |
| August | 19°C / 67°F | 25 mm |
| September | 17°C / 62°F | 41 mm |
| October | 12°C / 53°F | 99 mm |
| November | 8°C / 46°F | 160 mm |
| December | 5°C / 41°F | 147 mm |
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FAQs about Seattle in November
November climate averages for Seattle, 1991–2020.
Seattle averages 8°C (46°F) in November, ranging from about 5°C (40°F) at night to 11°C (51°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Yes, a lot. November brings about 160 mm, which makes it one of the wetter months here — expect heavy bursts rather than all-day drizzle.
Yes. November averages 8°C (46°F) against 5°C (41°F) in December — 2.4°C warmer.
November is 4.1°C cooler than October, and 60 mm wetter.
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 17 minutes of daylight in mid-November, against 15 hours 58 minutes in June and 8 hours 27 minutes in December.
On 15 November, sunrise is about 07:15 and sunset about 16:32 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 12 minutes shorter than it starts.
