Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Sonoma in November
Sonoma cools off: highs slip to 65°F (19°C), from 78°F in October, with lows of 45°F (7°C) and about 2.8 in (72 mm) of rain.
At 91/100 for comfort (4th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 65°F (19°C)
- Avg low
- 45°F (7°C)
- Rain
- 2.8 in (72 mm)
- Humidity
- 71%
- Cloud cover
- 45%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 53 min
- Comfort score
- 91/100 · Great
What November feels like
Days are mild at around 65°F (19°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 45°F (7°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.8 in (72 mm).
Plan around November
November is one of Sonoma's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by December, the score drops to 63/100.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 7°C (13°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 100/100 in October to 91/100.
- Our California Wine Country route recommends Apr – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 45°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Sonoma in November
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Sonoma Plaza
California's largest town square, ringed by tasting rooms and shops.
Why now November scores 91/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Basque Boulangerie Café
Plaza bakery for pastries, coffee and sandwiches to take on the road.
Why now Highs near 65°F and 2.8 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Jack London State Historic Park
Ranch trails, vineyard views and the ruins of Jack London's Wolf House.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Gundlach Bundschu Winery
Family winery since 1858, with hillside vineyards and a relaxed tasting room.
The Girl & the Fig
Wine-country French cooking just off the plaza, open since 1997.
Nearby in November
- Napa in November~18 mi · highs 62°F, 2.8 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Healdsburg in November~31 mi · highs 62°F, 4.0 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- San Francisco in November~36 mi · highs 63°F, 2.4 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Old Sacramento Waterfront in November~55 mi · highs 67°F, 2.4 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 ~266 m to Sonoma's ~26 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.
Sonoma in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Sonoma?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 91/100. Expect highs of 65°F (19°C) and 2.8 in (72 mm) of rain. Our California Wine Country route recommends Apr – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Sonoma in November?
Average highs are 65°F (19°C) and average lows 45°F (7°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Sonoma in November?
Some: about 2.8 in (72 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 27.1 in (689 mm).
What should I pack for Sonoma in November?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 45°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Sonoma in November?
Share this November plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.