November · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Loch Ness in November Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Loch Ness in November
Average temperature 5°C, 63 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 95% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
November score
3.7/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 63 mm
- Humidity
- 95%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
November in Loch Ness scores 3.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 5°C, 63 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Loch Ness stretches through the Scottish Highlands-Urquhart Castle ruins, monster lore, and misty Great Glen drives. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
November in Loch Ness — the hardest end of the year
Expect 5°C (41°F) in November. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 63 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.6 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 3.7/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 8.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Loch Ness — 4.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Loch Ness in November?
- In November, Loch Ness averages 5°C, 63 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.7/10.
- Is November a good time to visit Loch Ness?
- November earns a 3.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Loch Ness in November?
- Expect about 63 mm of rain in November. Average humidity is 95% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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