Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Portsmouth in November
Portsmouth cools off: highs slip to 48°F (9°C), from 58°F in October, with lows of 39°F (4°C) and about 4.6 in (116 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 54/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 48°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 39°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 4.6 in (116 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 29 min
- Comfort score
- 54/100 · Fair
What November feels like
Cool days top out near 48°F (9°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 39°F (4°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.6 in (116 mm).
Only about 9 h 29 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are September.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, October – December.
- Comfort slips from 69/100 in October to 54/100.
- Our Boston to Portland 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 umbrellaabout 4.6 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Portsmouth in November
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Moxy
Chef Matt Louis's American tapas using New England ingredients.
The Press Room
Longest-running bar and live-music room in downtown Portsmouth: jazz, blues and local bands in a brick basement pub.
Prescott Park
Waterfront gardens across from Strawbery Banke with harbor views.
Portsmouth Harbor Cruises
Narrated harbor and Isles of Shoals cruises from Ceres Street dock.
The Black Trumpet
Bistro and upstairs wine bar in an old waterfront building.
Nearby in November
- New Hampshire in November~42 mi · highs 47°F, 3.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Portland, Maine in November~48 mi · highs 47°F, 4.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Boston in November~51 mi · highs 50°F, 3.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- White Mountains in November~87 mi · highs 22°F, 3.7 in rain or snow · 14°C (26°F) cooler by day, drier
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.
Portsmouth in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Portsmouth?
It's middling, scoring 54/100. The best months are September, at up to 88. Expect highs of 48°F (9°C) and 4.6 in (116 mm) of rain. Our Boston to Portland route recommends May – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Portsmouth in November?
Average highs are 48°F (9°C) and average lows 39°F (4°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Portsmouth in November?
Some: about 4.6 in (116 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 52.6 in (1337 mm).
What should I pack for Portsmouth in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 48°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.6 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Portsmouth in November?
Share this November plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.