Month guide · Pittsburgh · United States
Pittsburgh in November
What November is really like in Pittsburgh: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
November is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 11°C (52°F), lows of 2°C (36°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 9.9 hours of daylight. Grey and chilly, with the holiday season launched downtown late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 11°C (52°F) / 2°C (36°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 9.9 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Pittsburgh: days average 11°C (52°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 2°C (36°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 30 days. Compared with October (18°C (64°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 4°C (39°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:07
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:03
- Daylight
- About 9.9 hours
Autumn (September–November). Crisp, colourful September and October and the heart of Steelers season; grey and chilly by November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- Light Up Night — downtown holiday lights and fireworks (usually 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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Theme park · West Mifflin
Kennywood
Kennywood is seasonal, with holiday lights events in winter; check the calendar and buy tickets online for lower prices.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Active
- History
Historic site · Rankin and Swissvale
Carrie Blast Furnaces
Furnaces 6 and 7 at the former Homestead Works, built in 1907, are among the few pre-war blast furnaces left in the region.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
Experience · Station Square
Gateway Clipper riverboats
Choose an evening sightseeing cruise for the lit skyline, and combine it with the Monongahela Incline next to Station Square.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Kids
- Couples
- After dark
Experience · Central Northside
Randyland
Artist Randy Gilson turned a derelict corner building and its courtyard into a riot of bright paint, mismatched chairs, flamingos and found objects.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Photo spot
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 11°C, lows near 2°C and 12 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Pittsburgh?
A good-value shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Pittsburgh in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Pittsburgh?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Grey and chilly, with the holiday season launched downtown late in the month.
+How warm is Pittsburgh in November?
Average highs are around 11°C (52°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Pittsburgh in November?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.