Monthly climate guide

Canberra in November

Canberra is in late spring during November, a shoulder-season month where conditions can vary between warmer or cooler week to week. It generally feels mild and comfortable, and a gentle drop-off once the sun goes down. Daylight stays generous for longer outdoor plans. Conditions tend to feel steady, which makes planning simple.

Annual ranking snapshot

Ranked across 12 months

November in context

How it compares to the rest of the year in Canberra.

Hottest (avg)
IN-BETWEEN
#5 / 12

Sits around the middle of the year.

Wettest (avg)
WETTEST
#1 / 12

The wettest month of the year.

Daylight Hours
LONGER
#3 / 12

Long daylight hours.

Windiest (avg)
WIND
#3 / 12

Among the windier months.

Highest UV
UV
#4 / 12

Near the middle of the yearly UV range.

Most Humid
HUMID
#10 / 12

One of the less humid months.

Climate normals

Four planning pillars

Monthly climate breakdown

A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for November.

Thermal profile

Temperature

Typical daytime high

Nighttime low
Feels like (avg)

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

Air feel

Humidity & Wind

68%

Average humidity

Wind (avg)
Wind (max gusts)

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

Day 15 selected

Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.

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Median temperatureMedian lowTypical range

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 High impact

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 High impact

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.

Rain High impact

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.

Wind High impact

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.

Wind High impact

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.

Heat Moderate

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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Rain High impact

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.

Rain High impact

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.

Rain High impact

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.

Wind High impact

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.

Heat Moderate

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.

Wind Minor

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.

Rain Minor

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.

Cloud Minor

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.

Rain Minor

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.

Cloud Minor

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.

Rain Minor

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.

Humidity Minor

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.

Cloud Minor

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 Minor

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.

Visibility Minor

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.

Other Minor

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.

Heat Minor

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.

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