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Seattle in November
What November is really like in Seattle: 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 4°C (39°F), about 19 rainy days and roughly 9.2 hours of daylight. One of the wettest, darkest months; good hotel deals outside Thanksgiving.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 11°C (52°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 19
- Daylight
- About 9.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 10°C (50°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Seattle: days average 11°C (52°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 19 of its 30 days. Compared with October (16°C (61°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 8°C (46°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:15
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:34
- Daylight
- About 9.2 hours
- Sea
- 10°C (50°F)
Autumn (September–November). September is often excellent; rain returns in October and dominates November, with autumn colour and lower prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- Holiday tree lighting and carousel at Westlake Center (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.
Viewpoint · Queen Anne and Seattle Center
Kerry Park
Come at dusk on a clear evening when the city lights come on and Rainier glows pink.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
- Couples
- After dark
Park · Fremont
Gas Works Park
Rusting towers of a former coal-gasification plant stand on a grassy point on Lake Union, preserved as industrial sculpture.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Landmark · Fremont
Fremont Troll
Combine it with Fremont's other public art and a walk along the ship canal.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Art
- Photo spot
Garden · Montlake
Washington Park Arboretum and Japanese Garden
The University of Washington's arboretum spreads over about 93 hectares along Lake Washington, with Azalea Way's spring blossoms and autumn colour.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Couples
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 11°C, lows near 4°C and 19 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Seattle?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, June–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Seattle in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Seattle?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. One of the wettest, darkest months; good hotel deals outside Thanksgiving.
+How warm is Seattle in November?
Average highs are around 11°C (52°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Seattle in November?
Expect rain on about 19 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.