Month guide · New York City · United States
New York City in November
What November is really like in New York City: 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 12°C (54°F), lows of 5°C (41°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 9.8 hours of daylight. Cooler, with the holiday season starting after Thanksgiving, when Midtown becomes very crowded.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 12°C (54°F) / 5°C (41°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 9.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 12°C (54°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in New York City: days average 12°C (54°F) against a yearly average high of 17°C (63°F), and nights fall to about 5°C (41°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with October (18°C (64°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 7°C (45°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:43
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:39
- Daylight
- About 9.8 hours
- Sea
- 12°C (54°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm September days, crisp October weather and autumn colour in Central Park, with high hotel prices around the UN General Assembly and Thanksgiving.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
- New York City Marathon (usually the first Sunday of November)
- Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (fourth Thursday of November)
- Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting (usually late November or early December)
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.
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Museum · Upper East Side
Metropolitan Museum of Art
A Met ticket also covers same-day entry to The Met Cloisters in upper Manhattan.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
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Historic site · Financial District
9/11 Memorial and Museum
Two square reflecting pools sit in the footprints of the Twin Towers, with the names of the 2,983 victims of the 2001 and 1993 attacks inscribed around them.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Iconic
- Rainy day
Landmark · Midtown
Times Square
See it after dark, then move on; costumed characters expect a tip for photos.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- After dark
- Photo spot
Experience · Theater District
A Broadway show
The Theater District around Times Square has 41 Broadway theatres staging long-running musicals, new productions and star-led plays, with evening shows most nights and matinees on several days of the week.
- Time needed
- 2.5–3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- After dark
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 12°C, lows near 5°C and 9 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit New York City?
A shoulder-season month, with 3 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
New York City in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit New York City?
It is a shoulder-season month. Cooler, with the holiday season starting after Thanksgiving, when Midtown becomes very crowded.
+How warm is New York City in November?
Average highs are around 12°C (54°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F).
+Does it rain a lot in New York City in November?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.