Month guide · Bath · United Kingdom
Bath in November
What November is really like in Bath: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 11°C (52°F), lows of 5°C (41°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 8.8 hours of daylight. Damp and dark early, but the Christmas Market opens in the second half of the month and weekends fill up.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 11°C (52°F) / 5°C (41°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 8.8 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Bath: days average 11°C (52°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about 5°C (41°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 30 days. Compared with October (15°C (59°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 9°C (48°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:28
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:21
- Daylight
- About 8.8 hours
Autumn (September–November). The Jane Austen Festival in September, autumn colour in October and the Christmas Market from late November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in November
- Bath Christmas Market (usually late November to mid-December)
- Bath Mozartfest (usually November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Landmark · City Centre
Pulteney Bridge and weir
Walk down to the riverside below Grand Parade for the classic view of the bridge and weir together.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- Couples
Architecture · Upper Town
The Circus
Designed by John Wood the Elder and finished by his son in the 1760s, the Circus is a ring of three curved terraces around a circle of giant plane trees, decorated with hundreds of carved symbols.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Photo spot
Garden · Widcombe
Prior Park Landscape Garden
Wear sturdy shoes; paths are steep and muddy after rain, and there is no visitor car park.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Views
- Nature
- Couples
Nature · Bathwick
Bath Skyline walk
A waymarked circular walk of about 10 km through National Trust meadows, woodland and old quarries on the hills east of the city, with views back over Bath's terraces.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Active
- Views
- Nature
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 11°C, lows near 5°C and 13 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Bath?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Bath in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Bath?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Damp and dark early, but the Christmas Market opens in the second half of the month and weekends fill up.
+How warm is Bath in November?
Average highs are around 11°C (52°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bath in November?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.