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Houston in November
What November is really like in Houston: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
November is one of the best months to visit Houston. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 10.6 hours of daylight. Warm days and cool evenings; often the most comfortable month of the year.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Houston: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with October (28°C (82°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:47
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:26
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
Autumn (September–November). September is hot and at peak hurricane risk; October and November are pleasant and dry.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 3 for crowds (the peak is March at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in March). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in November
- Thanksgiving Day Parade downtown (Thanksgiving morning)
- Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo (usually from mid-November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Architecture · Rice University
James Turrell's Twilight Epiphany Skyspace
Reserve the free sunset sequence in advance and arrive a little early to settle on the benches.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
Park · Museum District
Hermann Park
Houston's central park has a Japanese garden, McGovern Lake with pedal boats, a miniature train, the McGovern Centennial Gardens and Miller Outdoor Theatre, which stages free concerts, plays and dance from spring to autumn.
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Couples
Zoo · Museum District
Houston Zoo
Arrive at opening in summer; by early afternoon the heat sends many animals into the shade.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
Park · Montrose and Downtown
Buffalo Bayou Park
A green corridor along the bayou west of downtown with trails, skyline views, kayak launches and public art.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Nature
- After dark
- Views
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 11°C and 9 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Houston?
One of the best months to visit Houston, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are March–April and October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Houston?
It is one of the best months to visit Houston. Warm days and cool evenings; often the most comfortable month of the year.
+How warm is Houston in November?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Houston in November?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.