Month guide · Key West · United States
Key West in November
What November is really like in Key West: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Marc Averette ( Averette ), Public domain
Quick answer
November is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 10.9 hours of daylight. Drier and less humid; hurricane season winds down and the high season begins.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Key West: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with October (29°C (84°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:44
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:41
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot and humid with brief tropical downpours, very warm sea and lower prices; hurricane season is under way.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in Key West, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · Historic Seaport
Snorkelling and diving on the Florida Reef
Book a morning trip, when seas are usually calmer, and use reef-safe sunscreen.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
Landmark · Bahama Village
Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters
Built in 1848 inland on Whitehead Street, the lighthouse has 88 steps to a gallery with views across Old Town's tin roofs to the sea.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Kids
- History
Garden · Stock Island
Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden
Visit in spring or autumn migration for the best birdwatching around the ponds.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
- Kids
Experience · Historic Seaport
Sunset sail
Schooners and catamarans leave Key West Bight about two hours before sunset for a cruise along the island's western shore, often with drinks included.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Couples
- Views
- After dark
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Key West.
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 22°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Key West?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, December–May are better overall. Compare every month.
Key West in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Key West?
It is a shoulder-season month. Drier and less humid; hurricane season winds down and the high season begins.
+How warm is Key West in November?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Key West in November?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.