Boston, MA weather in November
In November, Boston sees highs around 52°F and lows around 38°F: chilly, with frequent rain. Expect about 10 wet days. Snowfall averages about 0.7 in.
- Normal high
- 52°F
- Normal low
- 38°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 3.7 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.7 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 57°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 42°F | 34°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:17 am / 4:37 pm | 6:52 am / 4:13 pm |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 9.3 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical November day
- 6 am41°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 am44°Fdew point 33°F
- Noon49°Fdew point 33°F
- 3 pm49°Fdew point 33°F
- 6 pm46°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 pm44°Fdew point 33°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Boston Logan Intl Airport (3 mi away); average wind 11 mph; clear or few clouds in 29% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 56%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F3 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below7 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 3.7 in; a dry November brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 4.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.7 in.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202011: average high 59°F
- Coolest November1996: average high 47°F
- Wettest November2018: 9.3 in
- Driest November2001: 0.7 in
- Highest reading79°F (November 5, 1994)
- Lowest reading14°F (November 22, 2018)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
November compared with October and December
| October | November | December | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 62°F | 52°F | 42°F |
| Normal low | 48°F | 38°F | 29°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 9.8 h | 9.1 h |
Highs change by -10°F from October and -10°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Cooler: North Conway, NH117 mi · high 46°F · 12 wet days
How Boston ranks in November
- Normal high273rd warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 9 in Massachusetts
- Wet days299th driest of 378
- Comfortable days253rd most of 341
What to pack for Boston in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 38°F, highs near 52°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
Frost in November
The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 9; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 29. All frost dates for Boston.
Heating and cooling
November has 608 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Boston in November?
The normal high is 52°F and the normal low is 38°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 14°F (November 22, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Boston in November?
About 10 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.7 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (9.3 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.7 in).
Does it snow in Boston in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 0.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is November a good time to visit Boston?
November ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Boston (43 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Boston Logan Intl Airport (USW00014739), 2.5 mi E of the city center, 12 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Hingham (USC00193624), 12 mi SE of the city center, 35 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Gen E L Logan International Airport (725090-14739), 2.5 mi E of the city center, 11 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.