November · United States
Best time to visit Boston in November Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Boston in November
Average temperature 6°C, 78 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
November score
5.0/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 78 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
November in Boston scores 5.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 78 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Freedom Trail bricks, harbor ferries, and campus greens feel finest May through September.
November in Boston — workable with trade-offs
November averages 6°C (43°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 78 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 5/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? May scores 3.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Boston in November?
- In November, Boston averages 6°C, 78 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.0/10.
- Is November a good time to visit Boston?
- November earns a 5.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Boston in November?
- Expect about 78 mm of rain in November. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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