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November in Franz Josef brings moderate temperatures, with daytime highs of 12°C (54°F) and nights around 5°C (41°F). It's part of the rainy season, with 326 mm (13 in) of rainfall on average, so an umbrella or poncho is a good idea.
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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).
The weather can swing between comfortable and chilly in November, so flexibility is key. Pack a variety of tops, at least one warm layer, and both shorts and long pants. This gives you options no matter what the day brings. It's going to pour! Pack a good poncho and prepare for very wet conditions.
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