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Boston in November
What November is really like in Boston: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
November is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 11°C (52°F), lows of 3°C (37°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 9.7 hours of daylight. Cool and grey after the leaves fall, with good hotel value outside Thanksgiving week.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 11°C (52°F) / 3°C (37°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 9.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 10°C (50°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Boston: days average 11°C (52°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about 3°C (37°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with October (17°C (63°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 6°C (43°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:36
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:23
- Daylight
- About 9.7 hours
- Sea
- 10°C (50°F)
Autumn (September–November). Students return, the leaves turn in October and the weather is crisp and sunny; hotels are at their most expensive until early November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in May). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in November
- Thanksgiving celebrations in Plymouth (usually the weekend before Thanksgiving)
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.
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Market · Downtown
Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market
Quincy Market is fine for a quick cup of chowder, but the North End and the Boston Public Market nearby are better for a proper meal.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Food
- Shopping
Landmark · Fenway–Kenmore
Fenway Park
Opened in 1912, Fenway Park is the oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball and home of the Red Sox, with the 11-metre left-field wall known as the Green Monster, a hand-operated scoreboard and narrow wooden-era seats.
- Time needed
- 3 hours for a game; 1 hour for a tour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Kids
- After dark
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Religious site · North End
Old North Church and Paul Revere House
Visit the two back to back, then walk to Hanover Street for a cannoli.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Iconic
- Architecture
Historic site · Charlestown
USS Constitution
Launched in 1797 and nicknamed 'Old Ironsides' after cannonballs seemed to bounce off her oak hull in the War of 1812, USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 11°C, lows near 3°C and 10 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Boston?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Boston in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Boston?
It is a shoulder-season month. Cool and grey after the leaves fall, with good hotel value outside Thanksgiving week.
+How warm is Boston in November?
Average highs are around 11°C (52°F) and lows around 3°C (37°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Boston in November?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.