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Australia Weather in November

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Australia in November.

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Planning a getaway to Australia this November and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Australia in November

Australia has a wide variety of climate types. During November, you can expect temperatures that range from mild to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Liawenee at 15°C (59°F) to very hot in Marble Bar at 41°C (106°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Marble Bar and 3°C (37°F) in Liawenee.

To explore the conditions in Australia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Exmouth with an average of 1.2 mm (0.05 in) to heavy rainfall in Palmerston with 178 mm (7 in).

Average sunshine

November brings good sunshine to many areas. Melbourne sees around 225 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in Australia in November

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Australia

What is the weather like in November for some of the most popular destinations in Australia?

Temperature range in Australia (November)

Precipitation variation in Australia (November)

Melbourne

In November Melbourne generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
225 hours
265 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Melbourne →

Sydney

In November Sydney generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
243 hours
257 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
77 mm (3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Sydney →

Gold Coast

In November Gold Coast generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
249 hours
250 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Gold Coast →

Brisbane

In November Brisbane generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
273 hours
265 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Brisbane →

Perth

In November Perth generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
298 hours
318 hours
354 hours
Monthly rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Perth →

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Popular cities in November

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Australia in November.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Melbourne 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Sydney 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Cairns 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Gold Coast 25°C (77°F) 20°C (68°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Perth 27°C (81°F) 14°C (57°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Uluru 35°C (95°F) 20°C (68°F) 25 mm (1 in)

Australia weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Australia in November?

Expect perfect weather across Australia in November. The popular destination of Melbourne averages 22°C (72°F) by day and 11°C (52°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Australia in November?

Daytime temperatures in Melbourne peak at roughly 22°C (72°F) in November, dropping to about 11°C (52°F) overnight.

Does Australia get a lot of rain in November?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Australia during November, with Melbourne averaging close to 67 mm (2.6 in).

Is November a Good Time to Visit Australia?

We believe that November is one of the best times to visit Australia with overall perfect weather in Melbourne. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Melbourne. The weather in May, June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

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