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London weather in November

November in London is typically cool, with average daytime highs around 11°C (51°F) and night-time lows near 5°C (40°F). The month usually brings about 71 mm of rain (some rain) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 5°C cooler than October and 2°C warmer than December.

What stands out in November

  • It's one of the greyest months, with cloud cover near 74%.
  • London is usually about 2°C cooler than Bournemouth, 150 km away, in November.
  • Good walking weather for combining British Museum and Tower of London in one day.
  • In London, November is late autumn.

Avg high

11°C

51°F

Avg low

5°C

40°F

Rainfall

71 mm

some rain

Humidity

92%

relative

Sky

74%

cloud · often cloudy

London weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
Show the monthly averages as a table
Average monthly climate in London
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January7°C / 45°F2°C / 35°F67 mm93%73%
February8°C / 46°F2°C / 35°F51 mm90%73%
March11°C / 51°F3°C / 37°F48 mm85%71%
April14°C / 57°F4°C / 40°F42 mm81%66%
May17°C / 63°F7°C / 45°F50 mm78%69%
June20°C / 68°F10°C / 51°F66 mm78%72%
July23°C / 73°F12°C / 54°F57 mm75%67%
August22°C / 72°F12°C / 54°F66 mm77%72%
September20°C / 68°F10°C / 50°F46 mm80%65%
October15°C / 60°F8°C / 46°F75 mm87%72%
November11°C / 51°F5°C / 40°F71 mm92%74%
December8°C / 47°F3°C / 38°F83 mm94%75%

What to pack for November

  • A proper insulated winter coat
  • A hat, scarf and gloves
  • A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
  • Water-resistant shoes
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is November a good time to visit London?

Our London guide recommends: May to September for the warmest, driest weather and the longest daylight hours.

Many of London's biggest museums — including the British Museum — are free to enter, though special exhibitions carry a charge.

Best time to visit London →

Other United Kingdom cities in November

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London in November: quick answers

Is November a good time to visit London?

November is cool in London, with highs around 11°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.

How warm is London in November?

Average highs are about 11°C (51°F) and average lows about 5°C (40°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in London in November?

London typically gets around 71 mm of rain in November — some rain.

When is the best time to visit London?

May to September for the warmest, driest weather and the longest daylight hours.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around London (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.