Month guide · Phoenix · United States
Phoenix in November
What November is really like in Phoenix: 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 Phoenix. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 10.4 hours of daylight. Warm, sunny and comfortable; the resort season begins in earnest.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Phoenix: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 30 days. Compared with October (32°C (90°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:00
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:26
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
Autumn (October–November). Heat breaks through October, and November is warm, dry and ideal for hiking.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 4 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
- ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo (usually from late 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.
Museum · Downtown Phoenix
Arizona Science Center
Use it as a midday escape from the heat with children, then picnic in the shade of Heritage Square.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
Aquarium · Scottsdale
OdySea Aquarium
A large aquarium on Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community land in east Scottsdale, with sharks, sea lions, penguins and a rotating theatre that moves visitors between tanks.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Rainy day
Historic site · East Phoenix
Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park
Visit in the cooler months, as the outdoor trail has little shade; it is a few minutes from the airport.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Kids
Museum · Downtown Phoenix
Arizona Capitol Museum
The 1901 territorial capitol, with its copper dome topped by a Winged Victory weathervane, is now a free museum of Arizona history and government.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 12°C and 2 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Phoenix?
It is one of the best months to visit Phoenix. Warm, sunny and comfortable; the resort season begins in earnest.
+How warm is Phoenix in November?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Phoenix in November?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.