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Canada Weather in November

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

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Are you planning a trip a to Canada in November and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Canada in November

In November, Canada experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Alert at -21°C (-6°F) to cold in Ucluelet at 11°C (52°F). At night it cools down to 7°C (45°F) in Ucluelet and -28°C (-18°F) in Alert.

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

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Alert with an average of 13 mm (0.5 in) to heavy snowfall in Zeballos with 495 mm (19 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during November. Toronto receives roughly 88 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Canada by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Canada — and find the best time to visit. (based on Toronto)

January1°C (34°F) February1°C (34°F) March5°C (41°F) April10°C (50°F) May16°C (61°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August26°C (79°F) September22°C (72°F) October16°C (61°F) November9°C (48°F) December4°C (39°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Canada in November

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Canada.

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 Canada

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

Temperature range in Canada (November)

Precipitation variation in Canada (November)

Toronto

In November Toronto generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
160 hours
88 hours
78 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Toronto →

Montréal

In November Montréal generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
7°C (45°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
85 hours
80 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Montréal →

Quebec City

In November Quebec City generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
5°C (41°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly sun hours
121 hours
77 hours
83 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Quebec City →

Vancouver

In November Vancouver generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
60 hours
56 hours
Monthly rainfall
241 mm (9.5 in)
344 mm (14 in)
303 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Vancouver →

Ottawa

In November Ottawa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
7°C (45°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly sun hours
138 hours
85 hours
83 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Ottawa →

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Popular cities in November

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Toronto 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Montréal 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Vancouver 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 344 mm (14 in)
Whistler 1°C (34°F) -6°C (21°F) 343 mm (14 in)
Victoria 10°C (50°F) 7°C (45°F) 173 mm (6.8 in)
Jasper -5°C (23°F) -14°C (7°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)

Canada weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Canada in November?

Canada typically experiences poor weather in November, part of the season. Daytime highs in Toronto average around 9°C (48°F), and temperatures drop to about 2°C (36°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Canada in November?

In Toronto, the average daytime high in November is 9°C (48°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 2°C (36°F).

Does Canada get a lot of rain in November?

Not particularly. Toronto averages just 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain in November, making it a mostly dry month for Canada.

Is November a Good Time to Visit Canada?

In our view, November might not be the best time to travel to Canada with often poor weather in Toronto.

On average, the best time to visit Canada is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Toronto. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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We have much more information about the climate in Canada.

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