Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Boston in November
Boston cools off: highs slip to 50°F (10°C), from 62°F in October, with lows of 35°F (1°C) and about 3.9 in (98 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 59/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 50°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 35°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 3.9 in (98 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 60%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 32 min
- Comfort score
- 59/100 · Fair
What November feels like
It's cool, with highs near 50°F (10°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 35°F (1°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.9 in (98 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are May and July – October.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, October – December.
- Comfort slips from 77/100 in October to 59/100.
- Our Boston to Portland route recommends May – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 50°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.9 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Boston in November
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Regina Pizzeria
The original 1926 North End pizzeria serving thin, charred pies.
Freedom Trail
2.5-mile red-brick line past 16 Revolutionary-era sites.
Union Oyster House
America's oldest operating restaurant (1826), serving oysters at a raw bar.
Fenway Park
Baseball's oldest ballpark (1912); take a tour or catch a game.
Warren Tavern
Charlestown tavern from 1780 near the end of the Freedom Trail.
Nearby in November
- Portsmouth in November~51 mi · highs 48°F, 4.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- New Hampshire in November~63 mi · highs 47°F, 3.5 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Portland, Maine in November~98 mi · highs 47°F, 4.9 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Woodstock in November~114 mi · highs 45°F, 3.2 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, drier
These averages also cover Downtown Boston & the Waterfront and South Boston & Castle Island.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Boston in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Boston?
It's middling, scoring 59/100. The best months are May and July – October, at up to 83. Expect highs of 50°F (10°C) and 3.9 in (98 mm) of rain. Our Boston to Portland route recommends May – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Boston in November?
Average highs are 50°F (10°C) and average lows 35°F (1°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Boston in November?
Some: about 3.9 in (98 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 47.5 in (1207 mm).
What should I pack for Boston in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 50°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.9 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Boston in November?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.