New York vs Boston

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, New York edges ahead as the better destination in November. New York offers 6 hours of daily sunshine with only 8 rain days, while Boston sees 6 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.

New York is on the cooler side at 12°C, requiring warmer clothing. Boston is cooler at 10°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, New York is the stronger choice in November.

New York reaches an average high of 12°C (54°F) and drops to 4°C (39°F) at night during November. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Boston averages 10°C (50°F) for the high and 3°C (37°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in November.

New York receives approximately 77 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during November. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Boston sees 94 mm over 10 rain days. That makes New York the drier option by 2 rain days and 17 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.