Vancouver in November
What to expect
Vancouver is in late autumn during November, a shoulder-season stretch where conditions can nudge warmer or cooler week to week. It usually feels cool and fresh, with a fairly even feel across the day. Shorter daylight windows make plan sequencing more important. Conditions tend to feel steady, which makes planning simple.
November in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Vancouver.
Monthly climate breakdown
Temperature
- Daytime high
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- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Sunshine
- Daylight hours
- 9.1 h
- UV index (max)
- 2
- Typical sun hours
- 07:23 - 16:31
Rain & Snow
- Total rain
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- Rainy days
- 20 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 75%
- Snowfall
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Humidity & Wind
- Humidity (avg)
- 86%
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Daily climate explorer
Day 15 selected for November. Typical high 8.4°C and low 4.9°C.
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 89% of days (26.7 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
26.7 days / month
~89% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 26.7 days / month
- Probability ~89% of days
- Intensity Up to ~4°C (P95)
Cold feels-like nights are possible on ~27 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 49% of days (14.7 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
14.7 days / month
~49% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 14.7 days / month
- Probability ~49% of days
- Intensity Up to ~54mm (P95)
Rain disruption risk appears on ~15 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 49% of days (14.6 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
14.6 days / month
~49% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 14.6 days / month
- Probability ~49% of days
- Intensity Up to ~54mm (P95)
Washout conditions are possible on ~15 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 40% of days (11.9 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
11.9 days / month
~40% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 11.9 days / month
- Probability ~40% of days
- Intensity Up to ~56mm (P95)
Heavy rain is possible on ~12 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. Observed about 22% of days (6.7 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
6.7 days / month
~22% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 6.7 days / month
- Probability ~22% of days
- Intensity Up to ~97% (P95)
Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~7 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Stormy conditions Measures: Storm-impact proxy days. Observed about 14% of days (4.1 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
4.1 days / month
~14% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 4.1 days / month
- Probability ~14% of days
- Intensity Up to ~88km/h (P95)
Stormy conditions are possible on ~4 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
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Very heavy rain Measures: Very heavy rain days (>=25mm). Observed about 16% of days (4.8 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
4.8 days / month
~16% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 4.8 days / month
- Probability ~16% of days
- Intensity Up to ~65mm (P95)
Very heavy rain is possible on ~5 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 3.3 days/month in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.3 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.3 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~58mm (P95)
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~3 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 8% of days (2.5 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.5 days / month
~8% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.5 days / month
- Probability ~8% of days
- Intensity Up to ~90km/h (P95)
Strong gusts are possible on ~2 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Extreme rain Measures: Extreme rain days (>=50mm). Observed about 3% of days (1.0 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.0 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.0 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~74mm (P95)
Extreme rain is possible on ~1 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 (0.4 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.4 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.4 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100km/h (P95)
Severe gusts are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Snow days Measures: Snow days (>=0.1mm snowfall). Observed about 15% of days (4.5 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
4.5 days / month
~15% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 4.5 days / month
- Probability ~15% of days
- Intensity Up to ~9.4mm (P95)
Snowfall is possible on ~5 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Freezing nights Measures: Freezing nights (min <=0C). Observed about 10% of days (3.1 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.1 days / month
~10% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.1 days / month
- Probability ~10% of days
- Intensity Up to ~-0°C (P95)
Freezing nights are possible on ~3 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cold snap run Measures: Cold snap runs (>=3 cold days). Observed about 2.2 days/month in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.2 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.2 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~10°C (P95)
Cold snap runs are possible on ~2 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 83% of days (24.8 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
24.8 days / month
~83% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 24.8 days / month
- Probability ~83% of days
- Intensity Up to ~96% (P95)
High humidity is possible on ~25 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 81% of days (24.4 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
24.4 days / month
~81% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 24.4 days / month
- Probability ~81% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Cloudy skies are possible on ~24 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cold days Measures: Cold days (max <=10C). Observed about 77% of days (23.0 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
23.0 days / month
~77% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 23.0 days / month
- Probability ~77% of days
- Intensity Up to ~10°C (P95)
Cold daytime conditions are possible on ~23 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 73% of days (22.0 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
22.0 days / month
~73% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 22.0 days / month
- Probability ~73% of days
- Intensity Up to ~47mm (P95)
Measurable rain is possible on ~22 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 68% of days (20.4 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
20.4 days / month
~68% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 20.4 days / month
- Probability ~68% of days
- Intensity Up to ~24h (P95)
Several rainy hours are possible on ~20 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cold nights Measures: Cold nights (min <=5C). Observed about 66% of days (19.7 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
19.7 days / month
~66% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 19.7 days / month
- Probability ~66% of days
- Intensity Up to ~5°C (P95)
Cold nights are possible on ~20 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 63% of days (18.9 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
18.9 days / month
~63% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 18.9 days / month
- Probability ~63% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~19 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 61% of days (18.2 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
18.2 days / month
~61% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 18.2 days / month
- Probability ~61% of days
- Intensity Up to ~24h (P95)
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~18 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Short daylight Measures: Short daylight days (<=9h). Observed about 42% of days (12.7 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
12.7 days / month
~42% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 12.7 days / month
- Probability ~42% of days
- Intensity Up to ~9.0h (P95)
Short daylight windows are possible on ~13 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 38% of days (11.4 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
11.4 days / month
~38% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 11.4 days / month
- Probability ~38% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Overcast skies are possible on ~11 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 31% of days (9.2 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
9.2 days / month
~31% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 9.2 days / month
- Probability ~31% of days
- Intensity Up to ~79km/h (P95)
Gusty conditions are possible on ~9 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
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 22% of days (6.7 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
6.7 days / month
~22% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 6.7 days / month
- Probability ~22% of days
- Intensity Up to ~97 (P95)
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data is possible on ~7 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Heavy snowfall (INACTIVE until snowfall_sum units confirmed; set threshold once units are verified) Measures: Heavy snowfall (INACTIVE until snowfall_sum units confirmed; set threshold once units are verified). Observed about 3% of days (1.0 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.0 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.0 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~13 (P95)
Heavy snowfall (INACTIVE until snowfall_sum units confirmed; set threshold once units are verified) is possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Hard freeze nights Measures: Hard freeze nights (min <=-2C). Observed about 3% of days (0.9 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.9 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.9 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~-2°C (P95)
Hard freeze conditions are possible on ~1 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Frequently asked questions
Is November a good time to visit Vancouver?
Typical November days in Vancouver reach highs of 8°C (46°F) with nights around 4°C (39°F). It usually feels chilly by day and cold 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?
In November, you can usually expect highs of 8°C (46°F) and lows near 4°C (39°F). That means chilly days and cold nights, so pack layers you can add or remove.
How much does it rain in November?
Rainfall in November averages 269 mm (10.6 in) across roughly 20 days. Overall it is a very wet 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 9 hours of daylight in November. Sunrise is typically around 07:23 and sunset near 16:31. Days are on the shorter side, so plan activities around limited daylight.
How strong is the sun in November?
UV levels are usually low (around 2), so standard sun protection is enough.
Is it windy in November?
In November, average wind speeds are around 11 km/h (7 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 54 km/h (34 mph). On the ground, it is it can feel quite windy at times, particularly when weather systems move through.