Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Lancaster in November
Lancaster cools off: highs slip to 53°F (11°C), from 65°F in October, with lows of 35°F (2°C) and about 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain.
It scores 64/100 for comfort, 8th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 53°F (11°C)
- Avg low
- 35°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 3.3 in (83 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 44 min
- Comfort score
- 64/100 · Good
What November feels like
Cool days top out near 53°F (11°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Lows average 35°F (2°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.3 in (83 mm).
Plan around November
November is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April & May and September & October).
- Comfort slips from 82/100 in October to 64/100.
- Our Philadelphia, Longwood & Lancaster route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — November is part of it.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 53°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.3 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Lancaster in November
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
Lititz bakery opened in 1861, the first commercial pretzel bakery in the US, with short tours and a hand-twisting lesson.
Strasburg Rail Road
America's oldest operating short-line railroad, running steam trains through Amish farmland, with Santa trains in December.
Why now November scores 64/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
State railroad museum across the road from the Strasburg Rail Road, with a hall full of restored locomotives.
Lititz Moravian Church
1787 church on Lititz's Church Square, the heart of the town's Moravian settlement, with candlelight services at Christmas.
Nearby in November
- Kennett Square in November~34 mi · highs 53°F, 3.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Baltimore in November~54 mi · highs 55°F, 3.2 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Philadelphia in November~61 mi · highs 55°F, 3.5 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Washington, DC in November~87 mi · highs 55°F, 3.1 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
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.
Lancaster in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Lancaster?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 64/100 against a best of 82 in April & May and September & October. Expect highs of 53°F (11°C) and 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain.
How cold is Lancaster in November?
Average highs are 53°F (11°C) and average lows 35°F (2°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Lancaster in November?
Some: about 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 47.0 in (1194 mm).
What should I pack for Lancaster in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 53°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.3 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in November
- Philadelphia, Longwood & Lancaster Late Nov – Dec
Planning Lancaster in November?
Share this November plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.