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Downtown Tucson in November
Downtown Tucson cools off: highs slip to 75°F (24°C), from 86°F in October, with lows of 49°F (9°C) and about 0.6 in (14 mm) of rain.
November opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 100/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 75°F (24°C)
- Avg low
- 49°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 0.6 in (14 mm)
- Humidity
- 39%
- Cloud cover
- 30%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 19 min
- Comfort score
- 100/100 · Great
What November feels like
Days are warm, averaging 75°F (24°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 14°C (26°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
The air is dry, at about 39% humidity, which keeps warmth comfortable but dries skin and lips.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.6 in (14 mm) of rain.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 30%.
Plan around November
November is one of Downtown Tucson's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: December highs fall to 64°F.
- Last dry month before the rain picks up: December brings 1.1 in (27 mm).
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: November – April.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 6°C (11°F) from October.
- Our Tucson New Year's Eve route is planned for Dec 30 – Jan 1, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — November falls outside it.
What to pack for November
- Light, breathable clothes75°F afternoons
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 49°F
- Lip balm and moisturizerdry air
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Downtown Tucson in November
November is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Fox Tucson Theatre
A restored 1930 movie palace on Congress Street with a neon blade sign, now hosting concerts and films.
Sentinel Peak
The hill with the big whitewashed A just west of downtown, with a summit road and a view across the whole city to the Catalinas.
Why now November scores 100/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Playground Bar & Lounge
A Congress Street bar with a rooftop deck that has hosted a DJ New Year's Eve party with a midnight champagne toast.
Why now Highs near 75°F and 0.6 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Downtown Bowl Bash
Tucson's free New Year's Eve street party, with music and food trucks, ending in a lighted taco drop and fireworks at midnight.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in November
- Catalina Foothills in November~7 mi · highs 73°F, 0.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Papago Park & Camelback in November~102 mi · highs 76°F, 0.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Phoenix in November~106 mi · highs 77°F, 0.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Sedona in November~188 mi · highs 62°F, 1.3 in rain · 7°C (13°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~962 m to Downtown Tucson's ~725 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.
Downtown Tucson in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Downtown Tucson?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 100/100. Expect highs of 75°F (24°C) and 0.6 in (14 mm) of rain.
How hot is Downtown Tucson in November?
Average highs are 75°F (24°C) and average lows 49°F (9°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Downtown Tucson in November?
Not much: about 0.6 in (14 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 12.7 in (322 mm).
What should I pack for Downtown Tucson in November?
Bring light, breathable clothes (75°F afternoons), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 49°F), lip balm and moisturizer (dry air) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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Planning Downtown Tucson in November?
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