Worcester Weather in November (1981–2025)

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November at a Glance in Worcester

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
8.6°C
Avg Low
❄️
-0.6°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
4.0°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
99 mm
Avg Humidity
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82%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
2
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-4.4°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Worcester November Weather Overview

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Worcester, with average highs near 8.6°C and lows around -0.6°C (mean 4°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 99 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

Worcester November Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Worcester. Across 45 years of records, the warmest November in Worcester was 2001 — when the month averaged 6.8°C — while the coldest were 1996, 1997 and 2019 at 1.5°C. Typical November days reach 8.6°C with nights near -0.6°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp4.1°C→4.5°C+0.4°C
Max Temp8.6°C→9.4°C+0.8°C
Min Temp-0.4°C→-0.3°C+0.1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

1.0°C–2.5°C7 yr (16%)
2.5°C–4.0°C17 yr (38%)
4.0°C–5.5°C11 yr (24%)
5.5°C–7.0°C10 yr (22%)

Worcester November Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

November is about average for rainfall in Worcester, averaging 99 mm of rainfall. The wettest November on record was 2018 with 224 mm, while the driest was 2012 at 17 mm.

Worcester November Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Worcester during November averages 82%. The most humid Novembers were 1997 and 2006 at 88%, and the least humid was 2024 at 70%.

Worcester November Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

November receives about 2 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Worcester. The sunniest Novembers were 2021 and 2024 at 2.3 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1985 and 2018 at 1.6.

Worcester November Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Worcester during November is 0.1 m/s. The windiest Novembers were 2023, 2024 and 2025, among others at 0.1 m/s, while the calmest was 2022 at 0 m/s.

What November Feels Like in Worcester

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Freezing
Morning
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Cold
Afternoon
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Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★☆☆☆

How November Ranks in Worcester

🥶5th coolest month of the year
🌵4th driest month of the year
☀️10th sunniest month of the year

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

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Worcester November Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp3.6°C3.5°C4.8°C3.6°C4.9°C+1.3°C
Avg High8.2°C8.0°C9.3°C8.2°C9.8°C+1.6°C
Avg Low-1.1°C-0.9°C0.3°C-1.0°C0.0°C+1.1°C
Avg Rain129 mm106 mm92 mm87 mm76 mm-52 mm

Extreme November Records in Worcester

🔥Warmest November25.2°C2024
🧊Coldest November-16.1°C2014
🌧️Wettest November224 mm2018
🏜️Driest November17 mm2012
🌬️Windiest November0.1 m/s1981

Key Insights for November

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November temperatures in Worcester have risen by about 0.4°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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November has ranged from a record low of -16.1°C (2014) to a record high of 25.2°C (2024).

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Rainfall in November is about average for rainfall, averaging 99 mm, with a wettest year of 224 mm.

Is November a Good Time to Visit Worcester?

A good time to visit Worcester

November is a good time to visit Worcester, with days averaging 8.6°C and nights around -0.6°C (mean 4°C, cooler than Worcester's yearly average) and higher rainfall. July and August are marginally more temperate, but November still suits most travellers.

See Worcester'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 →

Worcester Weather in November — In Depth

☀️ November climate overview

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Worcester, with average highs near 8.6°C and lows around -0.6°C (mean 4°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 99 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in November

November averages 99 mm of rainfall in Worcester, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest November on record saw 224 mm (2018), and the driest just 17 mm (2012). Humidity sits around 82% and average wind speed is 0.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2 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 0.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 8.6°C to 9.4°C and overnight lows from -0.4°C to -0.3°C over the same span.
November Weather in Worcester, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20258.0°C3.5°C-0.9°C15.1°C-4.4°C57 mm80%0.1 m/s1.9
202411.7°C6.6°C1.5°C25.2°C-4.3°C77 mm70%0.1 m/s2.3
20237.3°C2.6°C-2.1°C17.5°C-6.4°C54 mm81%0.1 m/s2.2
202211.0°C6.1°C1.2°C22.2°C-5.6°C94 mm79%0 m/s2.2
20218.9°C3.9°C-1.0°C18.0°C-6.3°C59 mm79%0.1 m/s2.3
202011.9°C6.6°C1.3°C23.7°C-6.3°C119 mm81%0.1 m/s1.9
20196.0°C1.5°C-3.1°C20.3°C-9.7°C84 mm80%0.1 m/s2
2018 🌧️5.1°C1.6°C-1.9°C18.0°C-15.3°C224 mm88%0.1 m/s1.6
20178.4°C3.5°C-1.5°C20.5°C-6.9°C41 mm78%0.1 m/s2.1
201610.2°C5.3°C0.4°C20.0°C-4.0°C77 mm80%0.1 m/s2.1
201511.4°C6.3°C1.2°C22.1°C-5.7°C51 mm81%0.1 m/s2.2
20146.6°C2.0°C-2.5°C16.6°C-16.1°C98 mm82%0.1 m/s1.9
20137.3°C2.5°C-2.4°C20.0°C-12.4°C84 mm71%0.1 m/s2.2
20127.4°C3.0°C-1.5°C17.2°C-5.4°C17 mm79%0.1 m/s2.2
201111.3°C6.6°C1.9°C18.3°C-6.4°C95 mm88%0.1 m/s2.1
20108.5°C4.0°C-0.6°C16.0°C-5.6°C96 mm81%0.1 m/s1.9
200910.4°C6.4°C2.3°C17.0°C-3.8°C90 mm86%0.1 m/s1.9
20088.0°C3.7°C-0.7°C19.0°C-9.2°C103 mm83%0.1 m/s1.9
20077.8°C3.1°C-1.5°C15.4°C-7.0°C82 mm79%0.1 m/s2
200611.0°C6.7°C2.5°C18.5°C-4.9°C140 mm88%0.1 m/s1.8
20059.7°C4.8°C-0.1°C19.1°C-8.9°C125 mm87%0.1 m/s2
20048.9°C4.0°C-0.9°C16.5°C-6.8°C88 mm81%0.1 m/s2
200310.2°C5.4°C0.5°C21.8°C-6.7°C63 mm81%0.1 m/s1.9
20026.6°C2.9°C-0.8°C20.2°C-9.0°C119 mm85%0.1 m/s1.7
2001 🔥12.3°C6.8°C1.4°C21.7°C-5.3°C32 mm77%0.1 m/s2.1
20008.0°C4.0°C-0.1°C17.8°C-10.8°C83 mm79%0.1 m/s2
199910.7°C6.0°C1.3°C18.7°C-5.8°C68 mm79%0.1 m/s1.9
19988.7°C4.0°C-0.7°C16.4°C-4.6°C62 mm80%0.1 m/s2
19975.4°C1.5°C-2.3°C17.3°C-10.7°C157 mm88%0.1 m/s1.9
1996 ❄️5.7°C1.5°C-2.7°C18.4°C-10.8°C94 mm82%0.1 m/s1.9
19956.4°C2.1°C-2.3°C17.7°C-8.4°C140 mm86%0.1 m/s1.8
199411.0°C6.0°C0.9°C21.9°C-8.2°C105 mm74%0.1 m/s1.9
19938.6°C3.6°C-1.4°C20.0°C-8.5°C106 mm82%0.1 m/s2
19926.8°C2.7°C-1.4°C17.0°C-7.6°C129 mm84%0.1 m/s1.8
19917.4°C3.5°C-0.3°C18.3°C-5.4°C124 mm84%0.1 m/s1.8
19909.2°C4.4°C-0.3°C19.8°C-5.3°C71 mm80%0.1 m/s1.9
19896.8°C2.5°C-1.8°C17.8°C-12.6°C103 mm82%0.1 m/s2
19889.6°C4.5°C-0.7°C15.4°C-4.6°C185 mm83%0.1 m/s1.9
19877.8°C3.1°C-1.7°C20.4°C-11.5°C84 mm84%0.1 m/s2.1
19866.5°C1.6°C-3.3°C16.8°C-13.3°C147 mm83%0.1 m/s1.9
19857.6°C3.7°C-0.2°C19.3°C-8.0°C167 mm88%0.1 m/s1.6
19848.7°C3.8°C-1.2°C15.9°C-6.8°C77 mm78%0.1 m/s2
19838.6°C4.0°C-0.5°C15.1°C-5.3°C215 mm85%0.1 m/s—
198210.4°C5.4°C0.4°C23.3°C-7.1°C100 mm81%0.1 m/s—
19817.8°C3.6°C-0.7°C16.7°C-6.7°C82 mm80%0.1 m/s—

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

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Worcester November Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Worcester in November?▼

The average high in November is around 8.6°C with lows near -0.6°C (mean 4°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Worcester in November?▼

November averages 99 mm of rainfall in Worcester, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 224 mm in 2018.

What was the hottest November on record in Worcester?▼

The hottest November reached 25.2°C in 2024. The coldest dipped to -16.1°C in 2014.

Has November in Worcester 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 0.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 8.6°C to 9.4°C and overnight lows from -0.4°C to -0.3°C over the same span.

Is November a good time to visit Worcester?▼

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Worcester and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 8.6°C daytime highs and -0.6°C at night.

Is November the coldest month in Worcester?▼

Not quite — November is the 5th coolest month in Worcester, averaging 4°C.

What should I pack for Worcester in November?▼

For November in Worcester, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 8.6°C and lows of -0.6°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Worcester humid in November?▼

Relative humidity in November averages 82% — quite humid.

How windy is Worcester in November?▼

Average wind speed in November is 0.1 m/s. The windiest November on record averaged 0.1 m/s (1981).

Which November had the most rainfall in Worcester?▼

The wettest November on record was 2018 with 224 mm. On average, November sees 99 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 Worcester 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.