Saguenay Weather in November (1981–2025)

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November at a Glance in Saguenay

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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0.8°C
Avg Low
❄️
-6.2°C
Avg Temp
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-2.7°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
75 mm
Avg Humidity
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89%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1.8 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
1.1
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-4.6°C
temp difference
❄️Freezing afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Saguenay November Weather Overview

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Saguenay, with average highs near 0.8°C and lows around -6.2°C (mean -2.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 75 mm of rainfall and 89% relative humidity across the period.

Saguenay November Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Saguenay. Across 45 years of records, the warmest November in Saguenay was 2009 — when the month averaged 1.1°C — while the coldest was 2019 at -6.5°C. Typical November days reach 0.8°C with nights near -6.2°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp-3.6°C→-1.9°C+1.7°C
Max Temp-0.1°C→1.5°C+1.6°C
Min Temp-7.2°C→-5.3°C+1.9°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-7.0°C–-4.7°C8 yr (18%)
-4.7°C–-2.5°C17 yr (38%)
-2.5°C–-0.2°C15 yr (33%)
-0.2°C–2.0°C5 yr (11%)

Saguenay November Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

November is about average for rainfall in Saguenay, averaging 75 mm of rainfall. The wettest November on record was 1983 with 128 mm, while the driest was 2012 at 23 mm.

Saguenay November Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Saguenay during November averages 89%. The most humid November was 1990 at 94%, and the least humid was 2013 at 84%.

Saguenay November Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

November receives about 1.1 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Saguenay. The sunniest Novembers were 1996, 1997 and 2009, among others at 1.3 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1994 at 0.8.

Saguenay November Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Saguenay during November is 1.8 m/s. The windiest November was 2013 at 2.3 m/s, while the calmest was 2000 at 1.4 m/s.

What November Feels Like in Saguenay

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Freezing
Morning
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Freezing
Afternoon
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Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★☆☆☆☆

How November Ranks in Saguenay

🥶5th coolest month of the year
🌵6th driest month of the year
☀️11th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Saguenay Weather by Month

Saguenay November Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp-3.9°C-3.5°C-1.7°C-2.6°C-1.7°C+2.2°C
Avg High-0.5°C0.1°C1.7°C1.0°C1.7°C+2.2°C
Avg Low-7.4°C-7.1°C-5.1°C-6.1°C-5.1°C+2.3°C
Avg Rain86 mm74 mm78 mm72 mm61 mm-25 mm

Extreme November Records in Saguenay

🔥Warmest November19.0°C2022
🧊Coldest November-22.4°C2013
🌧️Wettest November128 mm1983
🏜️Driest November23 mm2012
🌬️Windiest November2.3 m/s2013

Key Insights for November

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November temperatures in Saguenay have risen by about 1.7°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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November has ranged from a record low of -22.4°C (2013) to a record high of 19°C (2022).

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Rainfall in November is about average for rainfall, averaging 75 mm, with a wettest year of 128 mm.

Is November a Good Time to Visit Saguenay?

A good time to visit Saguenay

November is a good time to visit Saguenay, with days averaging 0.8°C and nights around -6.2°C (mean -2.7°C, cooler than Saguenay's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. July and August are marginally more temperate, but November still suits most travellers.

See Saguenay's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Saguenay Weather in November — In Depth

☀️ November climate overview

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Saguenay, with average highs near 0.8°C and lows around -6.2°C (mean -2.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 75 mm of rainfall and 89% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in November

November averages 75 mm of rainfall in Saguenay, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest November on record saw 128 mm (1983), and the driest just 23 mm (2012). Humidity sits around 89% and average wind speed is 1.8 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 1.1 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How November has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average November temperatures have risen by about 1.7°C. Daytime highs moved from -0.1°C to 1.5°C and overnight lows from -7.2°C to -5.3°C over the same span.
November Weather in Saguenay, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025-0.5°C-3.9°C-7.4°C6.4°C-18.3°C73 mm92%1.7 m/s1
20243.5°C0.4°C-2.6°C9.7°C-6.6°C72 mm87%1.6 m/s1.1
2023-0.5°C-4.0°C-7.6°C5.2°C-15.0°C58 mm89%1.6 m/s1.2
20222.7°C-0.9°C-4.5°C19.0°C-16.1°C62 mm85%1.9 m/s1.1
20212.3°C-1.0°C-4.2°C9.2°C-11.9°C53 mm85%1.8 m/s1.2
20202.8°C-0.7°C-4.3°C18.4°C-11.8°C49 mm89%1.8 m/s1.1
2019 ❄️-2.5°C-6.5°C-10.5°C6.0°C-22.1°C76 mm91%1.7 m/s1.2
2018-2.4°C-5.5°C-8.6°C5.3°C-21.6°C90 mm90%2 m/s1
20170.0°C-4.5°C-9.0°C7.9°C-20.0°C100 mm89%1.8 m/s1
20163.9°C0.9°C-2.2°C12.5°C-8.4°C72 mm91%1.7 m/s1
20153.0°C-0.3°C-3.6°C15.8°C-15.3°C70 mm87%1.8 m/s1
2014-0.1°C-3.4°C-6.6°C9.2°C-14.9°C68 mm85%2.1 m/s1.2
20130.7°C-2.6°C-5.9°C16.2°C-22.4°C71 mm84%2.3 m/s1.1
20121.6°C-2.0°C-5.5°C10.7°C-17.7°C23 mm85%1.6 m/s1.2
20114.6°C1.0°C-2.6°C12.6°C-13.2°C66 mm88%1.8 m/s1.1
20101.1°C-2.7°C-6.6°C6.1°C-15.7°C87 mm92%1.7 m/s1.1
2009 🔥4.5°C1.1°C-2.4°C12.3°C-6.6°C50 mm88%1.6 m/s1.3
20082.1°C-1.1°C-4.3°C15.5°C-15.4°C68 mm87%1.9 m/s1.1
20070.1°C-3.5°C-7.2°C10.0°C-21.6°C93 mm89%1.8 m/s1.2
20063.8°C0.4°C-2.9°C18.0°C-10.3°C75 mm90%1.7 m/s1.1
20050.9°C-2.3°C-5.6°C11.4°C-18.1°C101 mm89%2.1 m/s0.9
20040.1°C-3.4°C-7.0°C6.5°C-18.6°C64 mm93%1.7 m/s1.1
20031.3°C-1.8°C-4.9°C9.1°C-12.9°C116 mm89%1.9 m/s1
2002-1.3°C-5.2°C-9.1°C11.2°C-19.3°C73 mm90%1.7 m/s1.1
20012.8°C-0.5°C-3.7°C12.8°C-12.1°C73 mm89%1.8 m/s1.1
20002.2°C-0.7°C-3.7°C9.3°C-14.8°C69 mm92%1.4 m/s1.1
19992.5°C-0.9°C-4.4°C18.8°C-15.0°C89 mm87%2 m/s1
19980.2°C-3.1°C-6.3°C6.3°C-17.1°C100 mm88%1.9 m/s1.2
1997-0.2°C-3.8°C-7.5°C12.2°C-17.2°C36 mm87%1.6 m/s1.3
1996-0.2°C-3.8°C-7.5°C18.1°C-22.2°C80 mm88%1.5 m/s1.3
1995-1.3°C-4.9°C-8.6°C11.1°C-21.7°C70 mm86%1.8 m/s1.2
19941.9°C-1.3°C-4.6°C9.9°C-15.5°C106 mm86%2.2 m/s0.8
1993-1.3°C-5.9°C-10.4°C5.4°C-22.2°C53 mm90%1.7 m/s1.1
1992-0.4°C-4.1°C-7.8°C6.4°C-16.6°C54 mm88%1.5 m/s1.2
19911.6°C-2.0°C-5.5°C9.7°C-13.1°C38 mm86%1.6 m/s1.3
1990-1.4°C-4.9°C-8.4°C6.0°C-17.4°C117 mm94%1.7 m/s1.3
1989-2.0°C-5.1°C-8.2°C12.2°C-19.6°C85 mm84%2.1 m/s1.2
19880.7°C-2.5°C-5.8°C9.3°C-19.3°C88 mm91%1.8 m/s0.9
1987-0.4°C-4.2°C-8.0°C9.7°C-15.1°C79 mm89%1.7 m/s1.2
1986-1.7°C-5.3°C-8.9°C8.3°C-17.2°C45 mm87%1.8 m/s1.1
1985-0.8°C-4.1°C-7.4°C9.7°C-16.6°C53 mm85%1.6 m/s1.1
1984-0.7°C-4.1°C-7.6°C8.5°C-20.6°C104 mm92%1.5 m/s1
1983 🌧️-0.4°C-4.1°C-7.9°C10.5°C-18.2°C128 mm94%1.8 m/s—
19821.7°C-1.9°C-5.4°C11.5°C-20.0°C109 mm87%1.8 m/s—
1981-0.5°C-4.0°C-7.6°C8.5°C-19.8°C86 mm93%1.5 m/s—

Actual recorded November data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Saguenay November Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Saguenay in November?▼

The average high in November is around 0.8°C with lows near -6.2°C (mean -2.7°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Saguenay in November?▼

November averages 75 mm of rainfall in Saguenay, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 128 mm in 1983.

What was the hottest November on record in Saguenay?▼

The hottest November reached 19°C in 2022. The coldest dipped to -22.4°C in 2013.

Has November in Saguenay gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average November temperatures have risen by about 1.7°C. Daytime highs moved from -0.1°C to 1.5°C and overnight lows from -7.2°C to -5.3°C over the same span.

Is November a good time to visit Saguenay?▼

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Saguenay and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 0.8°C daytime highs and -6.2°C at night.

Is November the coldest month in Saguenay?▼

Not quite — November is the 5th coolest month in Saguenay, averaging -2.7°C.

What should I pack for Saguenay in November?▼

For November in Saguenay, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 0.8°C and lows of -6.2°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Saguenay humid in November?▼

Relative humidity in November averages 89% — quite humid.

How windy is Saguenay in November?▼

Average wind speed in November is 1.8 m/s. The windiest November on record averaged 2.3 m/s (2013).

Which November had the most rainfall in Saguenay?▼

The wettest November on record was 1983 with 128 mm. On average, November sees 75 mm.

Where does this November weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Saguenay behaves each November, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for November specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.