Sits around the middle of the year.
November in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Canberra.
The wettest month of the year.
Long daylight hours.
Among the windier months.
Near the middle of the yearly UV range.
One of the less humid months.
Monthly climate breakdown
A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for November.
Thermal profile
Temperature
Typical daytime high
- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Light window
Sunshine
14 h
Average daylight
- UV index (max)
- 9
- Typical sun hours
- 05:49 - 19:47
Wet-day pattern
Rain & Snow
Typical rainfall
- Rainy days
- 11 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 54%
- Snowfall
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Air feel
Humidity & Wind
68%
Average humidity
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Historical daily baseline
Daily climate explorer
Pick a day to inspect the usual conditions through November in Canberra. Based on a 30-year historical climate baseline, not a forecast.
Primary control
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Secondary context
Monthly trend
Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.
Day 15 selected for November. Temperature 21.7°C.
Historical disruption baseline
Typical disruptions in November
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in November.
Cold feels-like nights Measures: Cold feels-like nights (min <=5C). Observed about 23% of days (6.9 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
6.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~23% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~5°C (P95)
Why this matters
Cold feels-like nights are possible on ~7 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 13% of days (3.9 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
3.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~13% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~32mm (P95)
Why this matters
Rain disruption risk appears on ~4 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 13% of days (3.8 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
3.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~13% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~33mm (P95)
Why this matters
Washout conditions are possible on ~4 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 12% of days (3.5 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
3.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~12% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~82km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Strong gusts are possible on ~4 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Stormy conditions Measures: Storm-impact proxy days. Observed about 3% of days (0.9 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~3% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~78km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Stormy conditions are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Hot days Measures: Hot days (>=30C). Observed about 5% of days (1.6 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.6 days / month
- Share of days
- ~5% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~35°C (P95)
Why this matters
Hot days are possible on ~2 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
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Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 7% of days (2.1 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.1 days / month
- Share of days
- ~7% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~39mm (P95)
Why this matters
Heavy rain is possible on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 0.9 days/month in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.9 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~36mm (P95)
Why this matters
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Very heavy rain Measures: Very heavy rain days (>=25mm). Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.4 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~50mm (P95)
Why this matters
Very heavy rain is possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Severe gusts Measures: Severe gust days (>=80 km/h). Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~98km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Severe gusts are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Hot feels-like days Measures: Hot feels-like days (>=32C). Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.4 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~34°C (P95)
Why this matters
Feels-like heat >=32C is possible on ~0 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 55% of days (16.6 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
16.6 days / month
- Share of days
- ~55% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~73km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Gusty conditions are possible on ~17 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 48% of days (14.5 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
14.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~48% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~19mm (P95)
Why this matters
Measurable rain is possible on ~15 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 47% of days (14.2 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
14.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~47% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Cloudy skies are possible on ~14 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 34% of days (10.2 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
10.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~34% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~19h (P95)
Why this matters
Several rainy hours are possible on ~10 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 24% of days (7.3 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
7.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~24% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~7 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 23% of days (7.0 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
7.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~23% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~21h (P95)
Why this matters
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~7 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 15% of days (4.5 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
4.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~15% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~94% (P95)
Why this matters
High humidity is possible on ~4 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 10% of days (2.9 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~10% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Overcast skies are possible on ~3 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cold nights Measures: Cold nights (min <=5C). Observed about 7% of days (2.2 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~7% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~5°C (P95)
Why this matters
Cold nights are possible on ~2 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. Observed about 2% of days (0.6 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.6 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~97% (P95)
Why this matters
Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data Measures: Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data. Observed about 2% of days (0.6 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.6 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~97 (P95)
Why this matters
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data is possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Heatwave run Measures: Heatwave runs (>=3 hot days). Observed about 0.1 days/month in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.1 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~37°C (P95)
Why this matters
Heatwave runs are possible on ~0 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
Is November a good time to visit Canberra?
Typical November days in Canberra reach highs of 22°C (72°F) with nights around 10°C (50°F). It usually feels mild by day and cool after dark. It is among the wetter months, so it is wise to have some indoor backup plans or flexible activities.
What are temperatures like in November?
Daytime temperatures in November typically peak near 22°C (72°F), while nights drop to around 10°C (50°F). Expect mild afternoons and cool evenings.
How much does it rain in November?
Rainfall in November averages 79 mm (3.1 in) across roughly 11 days. Overall it is a quite rainy time of year, so a light rain jacket and waterproof shoes are very handy.
How many hours of daylight are there in November?
You can expect about 14 hours of daylight in November. Sunrise is typically around 05:49 and sunset near 19:47. You get long days with comfortable amounts of daylight.
How strong is the sun in November?
UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 9), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is it windy in November?
In November, average wind speeds are around 12 km/h (7 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 58 km/h (36 mph). On the ground, it is it can feel quite windy at times, particularly when weather systems move through.