Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for November
| Metric | London | York | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 10°C (50°F)▲ | -1°C (30°F) | London |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 5°C (41°F)▲ | -13°C (9°F) | London |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 11 days | 3 days▲ | York |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 64 mm | 33 mm▲ | York |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 4h/day▲ | 1h/day | London |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 21 km/h | 15 km/h▲ | York |
London and York are closely matched in November. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.
London is on the cooler side at 10°C, requiring warmer clothing. York is cooler at -1°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, York is the stronger choice in November. London receives 3 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
London reaches an average high of 10°C (50°F) and drops to 5°C (41°F) at night during November. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
York averages -1°C (30°F) for the high and -13°C (9°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°C. There is a notable 11°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in November.
London receives approximately 64 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during November. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
York sees 33 mm over 3 rain days. That makes York the drier option by 8 rain days and 31 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 10°C, lows of 5°C, 11 rain days
Highs of -1°C, lows of -13°C, 3 rain days
Pack for both: a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during November.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. November is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | London | York | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 7°C | 11d | -1°C | 3d |
| Feb | 8°C | 10d | 4°C | 3d |
| Mar | 10°C | 10d | 10°C | 4d |
| Apr | 14°C | 11d | 16°C | 5d |
| May | 17°C | 10d | 21°C | 6d |
| Jun | 20°C | 10d | 23°C | 6d |
| Jul | 22°C | 11d | 21°C | 6d |
| Aug | 21°C | 10d | 16°C | 5d |
| Sep | 19°C | 9d | 10°C | 4d |
| Oct | 15°C | 11d | 4°C | 3d |
| Nov | 10°C | 11d | -1°C | 3d |
| Dec | 8°C | 11d | -3°C | 3d |
London Weather in November
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