Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Ithaca in November
Ithaca cools off: highs slip to 48°F (9°C), from 61°F in October, with lows of 33°F (1°C) and about 2.9 in (74 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 55/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 48°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 33°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 2.9 in (74 mm)
- Humidity
- 86%
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 32 min
- Comfort score
- 55/100 · Fair
What November feels like
Afternoons only reach about 48°F (9°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Lows average 33°F (1°C).
Some rain is likely, about 2.9 in (74 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are May & June and August & September.
- Comfort slips from 74/100 in October to 55/100.
- Our Finger Lakes Wine Trail route recommends May – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 48°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Ithaca in November
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Taughannock Falls State Park
215-foot plunge falls at the end of an easy gorge trail, plus a rim overlook.
Why now Our curated notes list it for "spring or after rain", which suits a wetter month.
Ithaca Farmers Market
Lakeside pavilion market with farm stands and prepared food from local vendors.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best saturday morning, Apr–Dec.
Moosewood Restaurant
Vegetarian restaurant since 1973 whose cookbooks shaped American meatless cooking.
Purity Ice Cream
Ithaca scoop shop since 1936, known for big portions and local flavors.
Ithaca Beer Co.
Local brewery taproom with wood-fired food and the Flower Power IPA.
Nearby in November
- Keuka Lake in November~34 mi · highs 47°F, 2.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Seneca Lake in November~38 mi · highs 47°F, 2.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Prince Edward County in November~114 mi · highs 46°F, 2.6 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Hudson in November~139 mi · highs 49°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 ~401 m to Ithaca's ~121 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.
Ithaca in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Ithaca?
It's middling, scoring 55/100. The best months are May & June and August & September, at up to 82. Expect highs of 48°F (9°C) and 2.9 in (74 mm) of rain. Our Finger Lakes Wine Trail route recommends May – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Ithaca in November?
Average highs are 48°F (9°C) and average lows 33°F (1°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Ithaca in November?
Some: about 2.9 in (74 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 42.2 in (1071 mm).
What should I pack for Ithaca in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 48°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Ithaca in November?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.