England in November: Weather Expectations and Packing Guide
November in England is **late autumn** — cool, wet, dark, and highly variable.
Average Conditions (Met Office 1991–2020)
| Metric | Value |
|---|
| Mean Temp | 7–9°C (45–48°F) |
| Day Max | 10–12°C (50–54°F) |
| Night Min | 4–6°C (39–43°F) |
| Rainfall | 80–120 mm (3–5 in) — 15–20 rain days |
| Sunshine | 50–70 hrs total (~2–3 hrs/day) |
| Daylight | 8.5 hrs (Nov 1) → 7.5 hrs (Nov 30) — London |
| Wind | Mean 10–15 mph; gales possible (esp. coasts/hills) |
What to Expect
- Mild, wet westerlies (Atlantic lows) → rain, drizzle, 12–14°C.
- Cold snaps (Arctic highs) → frost, fog, near-freezing, clear skies.
- First frosts inland/north; rare in coastal cities.
- Fog: Radiation fog (clear, calm nights) — disrupts flights/roads.
- Rare: Snow (mainly high ground: Pennines, Cotswolds, Scotland).
Packing Essentials
- Waterproof shell jacket (Gore-Tex or similar) — non-negotiable.
- Layers: Merino base, fleece/wool mid, insulated vest/jacket.
- Waterproof footwear (boots/shoes + wool socks).
- Compact umbrella (wind-resistant).
- Hat, gloves, scarf — for cold snaps/evenings.
- Sunglasses — low winter sun glare.
Regional Differences
- South/West (London, Cornwall): Mildest, wettest.
- North/East (Newcastle, York): Colder, drier, more frost/snow chance.
- Uplands (Lake District, Pennines): Significantly colder, wetter, snow likely.
**Motto:** "There's no bad weather, only unsuitable clothing." — Alfred Wainwright.
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