Month guide · London · United Kingdom
London in November
What November is really like in London: 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 10 rainy days and roughly 8.8 hours of daylight. Damp and dark by late afternoon, but Christmas lights go up on Oxford Street, Regent Street and Carnaby Street.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 11°C (52°F) / 5°C (41°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 8.8 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in London: days average 11°C (52°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 5°C (41°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with October (16°C (61°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 9°C (48°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:19
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:12
- Daylight
- About 8.8 hours
Autumn (September–November). Settled September weather, film and art festivals in October and autumn colour in the parks; it turns wet and dark by November, when prices ease.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 3 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in June). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in November
- Bonfire Night fireworks displays (around 5 November)
- Lord Mayor's Show procession in the City (usually the second Saturday of November)
- Winter Wonderland opens in Hyde Park (usually mid-to-late 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.
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Palace · St James's
Buckingham Palace and Changing the Guard
Arrive at least 45 minutes early and stand on the Victoria Memorial steps, or watch the guards march along The Mall where crowds are thinner.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Kids
- History
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Religious site · City of London
St Paul's Cathedral
Christopher Wren's cathedral, completed in the early 18th century after the Great Fire of 1666, has one of the largest domes in the world.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Architecture
- Views
- History
Viewpoint · South Bank
London Eye
Book a time slot online for a lower price than on the day, and in winter aim for late afternoon to watch the city lights come on.
- Time needed
- 1 hour including queues
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Kids
- Couples
- Iconic
- After dark
Landmark · Tower Hill
Tower Bridge
Opened in 1894, the bascule bridge beside the Tower of London is one of the city's defining images.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Views
- Kids
- Architecture
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 11°C, lows near 5°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 London?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 3 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
London in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit London?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Damp and dark by late afternoon, but Christmas lights go up on Oxford Street, Regent Street and Carnaby Street.
+How warm is London in November?
Average highs are around 11°C (52°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F).
+Does it rain a lot in London in November?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.