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Blue Mountains in November
Blue Mountains warms up: highs climb to 72°F (22°C), from 66°F in October, with lows of 48°F (9°C) and about 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain.
At 84/100 for comfort (6th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 72°F (22°C)
- Avg low
- 48°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 3.2 in (81 mm)
- Humidity
- 62%
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 47 min
- Comfort score
- 84/100 · Great
What November feels like
Warm afternoons near 72°F (22°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 48°F (9°C), about 13°C (24°F) below the afternoon high.
Some rain is likely, about 3.2 in (81 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around November
November is one of Blue Mountains's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 72°F, up from 66°F in October.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by December, the score drops to 84/100.
- Comfort slips from 89/100 in October to 84/100.
- Our Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef route recommends May – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 72°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 48°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.2 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Blue Mountains in November
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Wentworth Falls
Tiered waterfall with lookouts and a cliff-edge track along the National Pass.
Why now November scores 84/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Leura Mall
Tree-lined main street of Leura with cafes, homeware stores and garden shops.
Why now Highs near 72°F and 3.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
The Carrington Hotel
Grand 1880s hotel in Katoomba with a historic bar and a wood fire.
Hydro Majestic Hotel
Restored 1904 cliff-top hotel in Medlow Bath known for high tea above the Megalong Valley.
Govetts Leap Lookout
Lookout over the Grose Valley and Bridal Veil Falls near Blackheath.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in November
- Sydney in November~53 mi · highs 73°F, 3.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~875 m to Blue Mountains's ~1,022 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Blue Mountains in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Blue Mountains?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 84/100. Expect highs of 72°F (22°C) and 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain. Our Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef route recommends May – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Blue Mountains in November?
Average highs are 72°F (22°C) and average lows 48°F (9°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Blue Mountains in November?
Some: about 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 29.5 in (749 mm).
What should I pack for Blue Mountains in November?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 72°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 48°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.2 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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