Galveston, TX weather in November
Galveston is mild in November, with some rain: highs average 72°F and nights drop to about 59°F. Rain falls on about 9 days. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 72°F
- Normal low
- 59°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 4.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 9
- dew point 65°F+
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 77°F | 68°F |
| Normal low | 63°F | 55°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 25% | 28% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:32 am / 5:33 pm | 6:55 am / 5:20 pm |
| Daylight | 11.0 h | 10.4 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical November day
- 6 am55°Fdew point 51°F
- 9 am60°Fdew point 53°F
- Noon68°Fdew point 52°F
- 3 pm70°Fdew point 51°F
- 6 pm64°Fdew point 53°F
- 9 pm60°Fdew point 53°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Houston Intercont Airport (58 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 34% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 51%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F11 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph3 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more9 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in November
Normal precipitation is 4.3 in; a dry November brings about 2.2 in and a wet one about 5.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202016: average high 77°F
- Coolest November1997: average high 67°F
- Wettest November2000: 14.6 in
- Driest November2017: 0.4 in
- Highest reading85°F (November 2, 2016)
- Lowest reading35°F (November 13, 2019)
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 | 82°F | 72°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 69°F | 59°F | 52°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 6 | 11 | 9 |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | 10.7 h | 10.3 h |
Highs change by -10°F from October and -6°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Drier: New Braunfels, TX202 mi · high 73°F · 5 wet days
- Cooler: Tyler, TX213 mi · high 66°F · 9 wet days
How Galveston ranks in November
- Normal high74th warmest of 378 cities; 12th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days232nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days143rd most of 341
What to pack for Galveston in November
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
November has 89 heating degree days and 105 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Galveston in November?
The normal high is 72°F and the normal low is 59°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest November reading was 85°F (November 2, 2016).
Does it rain a lot in Galveston in November?
About 9 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.3 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2000 (14.6 in); the driest was in 2017 (0.4 in).
Is November a good time to visit Galveston?
November ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Galveston (60 out of 100). It has about 11 comfortable days. The best months are March, April and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and rain: Galveston Scholes Fld (USW00012923), 4.2 mi WSW of the city center, 5 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Houston Nwso (USC00414333), 21 mi NW of the city center, 19 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Galveston (USW00012944), 0.2 mi SW of the city center, 7 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Houston Intercont Airport (USW00012960), 58 mi NW of the city center, 95 ft (89 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Scholes Intl At Glston Apt (722420-12923), 4.5 mi WSW of the city center, 5 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.