Month guide · The Hague · Netherlands
The Hague in November
What November is really like in The Hague: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Vysotsky, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 10°C (50°F), lows of 5°C (41°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 8.7 hours of daylight. Dark, rainy and quiet; a good time for museums and cosy cafés.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 10°C (50°F) / 5°C (41°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 8.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 11°C (52°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in The Hague: days average 10°C (50°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 5°C (41°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 30 days. Compared with October (15°C (59°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 7°C (45°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 08:04
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:52
- Daylight
- About 8.7 hours
- Sea
- 11°C (52°F)
Autumn (September–November). Prinsjesdag in September, then wetter, windier weather and quieter museums.
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
- Sinterklaas arrival celebrations (usually mid-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.
Nature · Wassenaar
Meijendel dunes
Cycle here from Scheveningen along the dune paths and continue to the beach.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
Museum · Centrum and the Hofvijver
Mauritshuis
This 17th-century palace on the Hofvijver holds a focused collection of Dutch Golden Age painting, including Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring and View of Delft, Rembrandt's The Anatomy Lesson of Dr Nicolaes Tulp and Carel Fabritius's The Goldfinch.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · Statenkwartier
Kunstmuseum Den Haag
Don't miss the Mondrian galleries, which show his evolution from landscapes to grids.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Iconic
Museum · Hofkwartier and Noordeinde
Escher in Het Paleis
The former winter palace of Queen Emma on Lange Voorhout displays M.C.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Kids
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 10°C, lows near 5°C and 13 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 The Hague?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
The Hague in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit The Hague?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Dark, rainy and quiet; a good time for museums and cosy cafés.
+How warm is The Hague in November?
Average highs are around 10°C (50°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F).
+Does it rain a lot in The Hague in November?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.