Scotland weather in November
Planning a getaway to Scotland 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 is the weather like in Scotland in November?
November in Scotland generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 9°C in Inverinate to 11°C in Lamlash. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Lamlash and 4°C in Inverinate.
In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Edinburgh with an average of 82 mm to heavy rainfall in Mallaig with 261 mm. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 70 hours of sunlight in Edinburgh. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Scotland in November, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Scotland climate page.
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What is the weather like in November for the 5 most popular destinations in Scotland?
Average weather in Edinburgh
In November Edinburgh generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Aberdeen
In November Aberdeen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Oban
In November Oban generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Dundee
In November Dundee generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Shetland
In November Shetland generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Scotland.
Is November the best time to visit Scotland?
In our view, November might not be the best time to travel to Scotland with often poor weather in Edinburgh.
On average, the best time to visit Scotland is in June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Edinburgh. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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