Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Solvang in November
Solvang cools off: highs slip to 68°F (20°C), from 75°F in October, with lows of 54°F (12°C) and about 1.3 in (32 mm) of rain.
At 95/100 for comfort (3rd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 68°F (20°C)
- Avg low
- 54°F (12°C)
- Rain
- 1.3 in (32 mm)
- Humidity
- 63%
- Cloud cover
- 45%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 09 min
- Comfort score
- 95/100 · Great
What November feels like
Highs near 68°F (20°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Nights cool to an average low of 54°F (12°C).
About 1.3 in (32 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's November.
Plan around November
November is one of Solvang's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by December, the score drops to 84/100.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 4°C (7°F) from October.
- Comfort holds steady from October (95 → 95/100).
- Our Solvang & Santa Barbara route is planned for Early Dec – early Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — November falls outside it.
What to pack for November
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 54°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Solvang in November
November is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Wildling Museum
Small art museum on Mission Drive with rotating shows of paintings and photographs of California's wild places.
Birkholm's Bakery
Danish bakery on Alisal Road for kringle, butter cookies and pastries to eat on the bench outside.
Los Olivos tasting rooms
Small ranch town ten minutes north whose main street is lined with tasting rooms for Santa Ynez Valley wineries.
Why now November scores 95/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Elverhøj Museum of History and Art
Museum of Solvang's Danish heritage, set in a hand-built home in the style of an 18th-century Danish farmhouse.
Solvang Julefest
The village's month-long Christmas festival, with lights on the half-timbered shops, a parade and a Nisse hunt.
Nearby in November
- Santa Barbara in November~28 mi · highs 69°F, 1.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- San Simeon in November~95 mi · highs 58°F, 1.3 in rain · 6°C (10°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Hollywood in November~109 mi · highs 73°F, 1.0 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Los Angeles in November~114 mi · highs 73°F, 1.0 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~313 m to Solvang's ~150 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.
Solvang in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Solvang?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 95/100. Expect highs of 68°F (20°C) and 1.3 in (32 mm) of rain.
How hot is Solvang in November?
Average highs are 68°F (20°C) and average lows 54°F (12°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Solvang in November?
Not much: about 1.3 in (32 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 15.9 in (404 mm).
What should I pack for Solvang in November?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 54°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Solvang 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.