November is one of the cooler months of the year in Washington, with average highs near 12.9°C and lows around 3.1°C (mean 8°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 81 mm of rainfall and 78% relative humidity across the period.
November is one of the cooler months of the year in Washington. Across 45 years of records, the warmest November in Washington was 2001 — when the month averaged 11.4°C — while the coldest was 1996 at 4.3°C. Typical November days reach 12.9°C with nights near 3.1°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.
November is one of the drier months in Washington, averaging 81 mm of rainfall. The wettest November on record was 2018 with 189 mm, while the driest was 1981 at 13 mm.
Relative humidity in Washington during November averages 78%. The most humid November was 1985 at 87%, and the least humid was 1998 at 66%.
November receives about 2.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Washington. The sunniest November was 1990 at 2.9 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1992 at 1.8.
Average wind speed in Washington during November is 2.8 m/s. The windiest Novembers were 1989 and 1995 at 3.2 m/s, while the calmest was 1986 at 2.4 m/s.
Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.
| Metric | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Temp | 7.7°C | 7.5°C | 8.6°C | 7.5°C | 9.1°C | +1.4°C |
| Avg High | 12.6°C | 12.3°C | 13.5°C | 12.3°C | 14.4°C | +1.8°C |
| Avg Low | 2.8°C | 2.6°C | 3.8°C | 2.6°C | 3.9°C | +1.1°C |
| Avg Rain | 102 mm | 83 mm | 85 mm | 68 mm | 61 mm | -41 mm |
November temperatures in Washington have risen by about 0.9°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.
November has ranged from a record low of -6.8°C (1989) to a record high of 27.3°C (2024).
Rainfall in November is one of the drier months, averaging 81 mm, with a wettest year of 189 mm.
A good time to visit Washington
November is a good time to visit Washington, with days averaging 12.9°C and nights around 3.1°C (mean 8°C, cooler than Washington's yearly average) and higher rainfall. June and September are marginally more temperate, but November still suits most travellers.
| Year | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low | Hottest Day | Coldest Day | Rainfall | Humidity | Wind | Solar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13.8°C | 8.6°C | 3.4°C | 21.2°C | -3.3°C | 31 mm | 68% | 2.9 m/s | 2.6 |
| 2024 | 16.1°C | 10.9°C | 5.7°C | 27.3°C | -3.6°C | 46 mm | 71% | 2.8 m/s | 2.6 |
| 2023 | 13.6°C | 8.0°C | 2.4°C | 24.1°C | -4.8°C | 68 mm | 73% | 2.5 m/s | 2.8 |
| 2022 | 14.7°C | 9.5°C | 4.4°C | 24.8°C | -3.9°C | 67 mm | 77% | 2.7 m/s | 2.7 |
| 2021 | 12.2°C | 7.0°C | 1.8°C | 21.3°C | -3.5°C | 23 mm | 76% | 2.7 m/s | 2.8 |
| 2020 | 15.9°C | 10.6°C | 5.4°C | 22.6°C | -1.5°C | 133 mm | 81% | 2.7 m/s | 2.6 |
| 2019 | 11.1°C | 6.0°C | 0.9°C | 18.0°C | -4.7°C | 32 mm | 71% | 2.8 m/s | 2.6 |
| 2018 🌧️ | 9.5°C | 5.7°C | 1.9°C | 21.6°C | -5.0°C | 189 mm | 84% | 3 m/s | 2.2 |
| 2017 | 13.1°C | 7.8°C | 2.5°C | 24.9°C | -5.3°C | 50 mm | 78% | 2.7 m/s | 2.5 |
| 2016 | 15.2°C | 9.6°C | 4.0°C | 23.4°C | -2.6°C | 35 mm | 69% | 2.7 m/s | 2.7 |
| 2015 | 15.5°C | 10.6°C | 5.8°C | 24.6°C | -3.0°C | 66 mm | 80% | 2.6 m/s | 2.4 |
| 2014 | 10.6°C | 6.0°C | 1.3°C | 20.1°C | -5.0°C | 81 mm | 72% | 3 m/s | 2.5 |
| 2013 | 10.8°C | 6.0°C | 1.2°C | 23.1°C | -4.9°C | 69 mm | 76% | 3 m/s | 2.5 |
| 2012 | 10.5°C | 5.7°C | 0.8°C | 19.1°C | -3.0°C | 21 mm | 81% | 2.5 m/s | 2.6 |
| 2011 | 14.5°C | 9.5°C | 4.6°C | 19.8°C | -2.0°C | 78 mm | 85% | 2.7 m/s | 2.5 |
| 2010 | 12.6°C | 7.8°C | 3.0°C | 17.4°C | -2.6°C | 55 mm | 81% | 2.7 m/s | 2.7 |
| 2009 | 13.3°C | 9.4°C | 5.5°C | 20.7°C | 0.1°C | 111 mm | 86% | 2.8 m/s | 2.1 |
| 2008 | 11.0°C | 6.8°C | 2.5°C | 22.2°C | -3.8°C | 78 mm | 78% | 2.6 m/s | 2.2 |
| 2007 | 12.5°C | 7.6°C | 2.7°C | 21.2°C | -3.6°C | 38 mm | 78% | 2.8 m/s | 2.5 |
| 2006 | 13.9°C | 9.5°C | 5.2°C | 22.1°C | -3.5°C | 129 mm | 85% | 2.8 m/s | 2.3 |
| 2005 | 14.3°C | 8.9°C | 3.4°C | 22.3°C | -5.7°C | 64 mm | 78% | 3 m/s | 2.6 |
| 2004 | 14.0°C | 9.1°C | 4.1°C | 23.0°C | -2.5°C | 108 mm | 79% | 2.7 m/s | 2.4 |
| 2003 | 14.9°C | 10.0°C | 5.1°C | 24.5°C | -2.6°C | 123 mm | 83% | 2.8 m/s | 2.5 |
| 2002 | 11.3°C | 6.9°C | 2.4°C | 21.4°C | -4.1°C | 117 mm | 84% | 3 m/s | 2.1 |
| 2001 🔥 | 17.5°C | 11.4°C | 5.4°C | 25.3°C | -1.1°C | 28 mm | 70% | 2.6 m/s | 2.8 |
| 2000 | 11.9°C | 6.8°C | 1.7°C | 21.6°C | -4.4°C | 51 mm | 70% | 2.8 m/s | 2.5 |
| 1999 | 14.8°C | 9.7°C | 4.7°C | 20.8°C | -2.5°C | 53 mm | 81% | 2.8 m/s | 2.5 |
| 1998 | 14.6°C | 8.8°C | 3.0°C | 20.8°C | -2.5°C | 28 mm | 66% | 2.6 m/s | 2.5 |
| 1997 | 10.4°C | 6.3°C | 2.2°C | 19.0°C | -4.0°C | 166 mm | 83% | 3 m/s | 2.1 |
| 1996 ❄️ | 8.6°C | 4.3°C | 0.0°C | 21.1°C | -4.8°C | 102 mm | 79% | 2.6 m/s | 2.3 |
| 1995 | 8.5°C | 4.5°C | 0.4°C | 21.0°C | -4.4°C | 116 mm | 81% | 3.2 m/s | 2.3 |
| 1994 | 15.6°C | 9.8°C | 4.1°C | 23.1°C | -3.6°C | 63 mm | 75% | 3.1 m/s | 2.3 |
| 1993 | 12.7°C | 7.5°C | 2.2°C | 23.9°C | -3.2°C | 110 mm | 78% | 2.7 m/s | 2.3 |
| 1992 | 12.1°C | 7.8°C | 3.4°C | 19.7°C | -3.6°C | 96 mm | 82% | 2.6 m/s | 1.8 |
| 1991 | 12.1°C | 7.3°C | 2.5°C | 21.5°C | -4.1°C | 45 mm | 72% | 2.8 m/s | 2.4 |
| 1990 | 14.1°C | 8.6°C | 3.0°C | 22.4°C | -3.8°C | 50 mm | 78% | 2.9 m/s | 2.9 |
| 1989 | 11.2°C | 6.3°C | 1.4°C | 20.9°C | -6.8°C | 61 mm | 80% | 3.2 m/s | 2.6 |
| 1988 | 13.5°C | 8.1°C | 2.8°C | 19.9°C | -2.2°C | 137 mm | 80% | 2.9 m/s | 2.3 |
| 1987 | 13.4°C | 8.4°C | 3.4°C | 22.5°C | -4.5°C | 110 mm | 80% | 3.1 m/s | 2.6 |
| 1986 | 11.4°C | 6.8°C | 2.1°C | 21.2°C | -5.7°C | 134 mm | 83% | 2.4 m/s | 1.9 |
| 1985 | 14.6°C | 10.6°C | 6.7°C | 22.2°C | -0.2°C | 136 mm | 87% | 3 m/s | 2 |
| 1984 | 11.3°C | 6.1°C | 0.9°C | 21.0°C | -4.8°C | 84 mm | 75% | 3 m/s | 2.5 |
| 1983 | 12.6°C | 7.7°C | 2.9°C | 19.9°C | -2.3°C | 135 mm | 84% | 2.8 m/s | — |
| 1982 | 13.9°C | 8.5°C | 3.1°C | 25.8°C | -3.5°C | 105 mm | 80% | 2.6 m/s | — |
| 1981 | 11.7°C | 6.8°C | 1.9°C | 20.4°C | -4.3°C | 13 mm | 75% | 2.9 m/s | — |
Actual recorded November data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.
The average high in November is around 12.9°C with lows near 3.1°C (mean 8°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.
November averages 81 mm of rainfall in Washington, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 189 mm in 2018.
The hottest November reached 27.3°C in 2024. The coldest dipped to -6.8°C in 1989.
Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average November temperatures have risen by about 0.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 12.8°C to 14.1°C and overnight lows from 3.1°C to 3.5°C over the same span.
November is one of the cooler months of the year in Washington and one of the drier months, so plan for around 12.9°C daytime highs and 3.1°C at night.
Not quite — November is the 5th coolest month in Washington, averaging 8°C.
For November in Washington, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 12.9°C and lows of 3.1°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.
Relative humidity in November averages 78% — quite humid.
Average wind speed in November is 2.8 m/s. The windiest November on record averaged 3.2 m/s (1989).
The wettest November on record was 2018 with 189 mm. On average, November sees 81 mm.
All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.
Explore how the weather in Washington 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.
