What to expect in New York City in November
November is a strong choice for New York City: 12° / 5°, with the biggest crowds of the year and prices close to the yearly average.
New York City weather in November
Typical conditions in New York City during November, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.
| Average high | 12°C 54°F |
|---|---|
| Average low | 5°C 41°F |
| Rainfall | Moderate 30/100 |
| Total rainfall | 102 mm4.0 in |
| Rainy days | 10 |
| Sea temperature | 13°C 55°F |
| Daylight | 9 h 55 min |
| How it feels | Cool |
Average highs sit around 12°C with lows near 5°C. It is one of the drier months — pack light.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are High for New York City — the biggest crowds of the year.
Prices & value
This month counts as shoulder season: prices close to the yearly average.
What to pack
Layers you can shed: 12°C by day and about 5°C after dark is a two-jacket kind of month.
What it costs
Costs in November sit around the yearly average for New York City — neither a bargain nor a squeeze. Booking a few weeks out is usually enough. Compared with the most expensive month of the year, you are looking at roughly 24% less.
Who this month suits
- Travellers who want the most reliable weather
- Anyone travelling on a budget
- Visitors who want to catch a festival
Events & what’s on
Look out for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade while you’re there.
- Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade — Giant balloons float down Sixth Avenue on Thanksgiving morning.
New York City in November compared with nearby months
If your dates are flexible by a few weeks, this is what shifting them actually buys you.
| Month | Temp | Crowds | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 24° / 16° | High | $$ | 58 |
| October | 18° / 10° | High | $$ | 47 |
| November · This month | 12° / 5° | High | $$ | 43 |
| December | 7° / 0° | High | $$$ | 27 |
| January | 4° / -3° | Moderate | $$ | 44 |
These months score higher for New York City on the same blend of weather, crowds and price. Same destination, better odds.
Or go somewhere else in November
If the destination is negotiable but the month is not, these places are at their best in November.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated October 2026
