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Washington in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Washington in November will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Washington, based on historical data.
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November

Weather in Washington in November 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Washington in November, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +57°F during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 10 rainy days in the month and around 84 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
+16°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
84 mm
Total precipitation
65%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Washington has OK weather in November.

Average temperature in Washington in November

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Washington for November based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +77°F during the day to a minimum of +25°F during the night, the temperature in November averages around +59°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +48°F to +57°F.

Is Washington warm or cold in November?

Washington is typically mild in November.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +68°F to +57°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +52°F to +41°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how November is compared to other months in Washington:

Climate in Washington in November

Washington weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
OctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. temperature
+68°F+57°F+48°F
Min. temperature
+30°F+16°F+1°F
Max. temperature
+95°F+81°F+77°F
Rainfall
96 mm84 mm73 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
70%65%65%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1019 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
754
Cloudy days
121315
Rainy days
11109
Snowy days
003

November typically has worse weather conditions compared to October. It’s getting colder in November. From +68°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +57°F. As November arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 96 mm to 84 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 70% to 65%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in October to 5 in November.

December brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Washington in November based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Washington is gradually decreasing during November, going from 5 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Washington based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 27% chance of rain on an average day in November, with total rainfall of approximately 75 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 36 mm, which is moderate rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during November, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Washington wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 42% chance of precipitation and 135 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 28% chance of precipitation and 58 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during November in Washington based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in November, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.

Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last November in Washington?

This is the weather in Washington in November 2023:
1 November
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+48°F
2 November
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+52°F
3 November
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+60°F
4 November
☀️
+70°F
5 November
☀️
+71°F
6 November
☁️
+66°F
7 November
☁️
+76°F
8 November
☀️
+68°F
9 November
☁️
+74°F
10 November
🌧️
+64°F
11 November
☀️
+60°F
12 November
☀️
+53°F
13 November
☀️
+55°F
14 November
☀️
+60°F
15 November
☁️
+59°F
16 November
☁️
+71°F
17 November
☁️
+69°F
18 November
🌧️
+64°F
19 November
☀️
+59°F
20 November
☀️
+52°F
21 November
☁️
+54°F
22 November
☁️
+58°F
23 November
☀️
+57°F
24 November
☁️
+54°F
25 November
☁️
+48°F
26 November
☁️
+46°F
27 November
☀️
+48°F
28 November
☀️
+41°F
29 November
☀️
+39°F
30 November
☁️
+57°F
In November 2023 Washington had 16 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +59°F, with an absolute maximum of +77°F and a minimum of +39°F. The average humidity was 65%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 24%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Washington climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Washington in November has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+64°F) and the highest in 2023 (+70°F). The driest year was 2007 with only 654 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 1801 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Washington in November:

Is November a good time to visit Washington?

It’s always a good time to visit Washington, but the weather is changeable in November, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Washington in November?

November has mild temperatures in Washington. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Washington rainy in November?

Washington is often rainy in November. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Washington in November?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Washington in November, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

Monthly weather in Washington

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Washington, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.