Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for November
| Metric | Seattle | Vancouver | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 10°C (50°F)▲ | 9°C (48°F) | Seattle |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 4°C (39°F) | 4°C (39°F) | Tie |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 18 days▲ | 20 days | Seattle |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 192 mm▲ | 338 mm | Seattle |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 5h/day▲ | 4h/day | Seattle |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 17 km/h | 14 km/h▲ | Vancouver |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Seattle edges ahead as the better destination in November. Seattle offers 5 hours of daily sunshine with only 18 rain days, while Vancouver sees 4 sunshine hours and 20 rain days.
Seattle is on the cooler side at 10°C, requiring warmer clothing. Vancouver is cooler at 9°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Seattle is the stronger choice in November. Seattle receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Seattle reaches an average high of 10°C (50°F) and drops to 4°C (39°F) at night during November. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Vancouver averages 9°C (48°F) for the high and 4°C (39°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in November.
Seattle receives approximately 192 mm of rainfall across 18 rain days during November. Rain is frequent, so waterproof gear is essential.
Vancouver sees 338 mm over 20 rain days. That makes Seattle the drier option by 2 rain days and 146 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 10°C, lows of 4°C, 18 rain days
Highs of 9°C, lows of 4°C, 20 rain days
Pack for both: waterproof jacket, compact umbrella, waterproof shoes, 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 | Seattle | Vancouver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 8°C | 18d | 6°C | 19d |
| Feb | 9°C | 14d | 8°C | 16d |
| Mar | 11°C | 18d | 10°C | 19d |
| Apr | 14°C | 16d | 13°C | 17d |
| May | 18°C | 13d | 17°C | 12d |
| Jun | 21°C | 10d | 19°C | 11d |
| Jul | 25°C | 6d | 23°C | 7d |
| Aug | 25°C | 5d | 23°C | 7d |
| Sep | 21°C | 8d | 20°C | 10d |
| Oct | 15°C | 15d | 14°C | 16d |
| Nov | 10°C | 18d | 9°C | 20d |
| Dec | 7°C | 18d | 6°C | 19d |
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