New York Weather in November

What November feels like in New York

In New York, November brings late autumn. Afternoons feel chilly — fine for exploring on foot if you are dressed for it. The gap between afternoon and night is small, so nights are cold and the temperature hardly changes after dark. The air is damp, which makes cool temperatures feel colder, particularly in wind.

Rain in New York in November

Showers are a regular feature, arriving about one day in 4. Rain tends to come in heavy bursts: about 9.4 mm (0.4 in) on an average rainy day. The yearly figure is similar, around 10 mm per wet day. November is New York's driest month of the year.

Daylight and sunshine in November

In mid-November, sunrise is at about 6:42 am and sunset at about 4:40 pm (local time) — 9 h 57 min of daylight. Evenings are drawing in — 1 h 15 min less daylight than mid-October. The sun is out for roughly 68% of those daylight hours, so there are plenty of bright spells.

How November compares to the rest of the year

In New York's temperature order, November sits as the 5th coolest month. Afternoons run 6.6°C (11.9°F) cooler than in October, with 41 mm less rain. Temperatures keep falling into December. December averages a high of 6.6°C (43.9°F).

Who November suits

• Sightseeing: a good fit — the weather rarely gets in the way of a city walk.
• Parks & outdoor: less ideal — too cool to sit outside for long.
• Beach: less ideal — the sea air is too cool.

Tips for visiting New York in November

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