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November in Portsmouth brings low temperatures around 10°C (50°F) during the day, dropping to 0°C (32°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 94 mm (3.7 in) for the month.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, November may not be the ideal month to visit Portsmouth. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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49-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Portsmouth typically drop from around 13°C (55°F) at the start of November to approximately 7°C (45°F) by the end. Nights are cold, with lows typically ranging from -2°C (28°F) to 3°C (37°F).
49-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Portsmouth spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
According to our 28 years of weather records for Portsmouth, the following extremes were recorded between 1997 and 2025.
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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).
Pack for changing conditions in Portsmouth in November. Bring a mix of short and long sleeves, a warm layer like a hoodie or light jacket, and comfortable pants. The key is being able to add or remove layers as the days goes by. Prepare for significant rainfall with proper waterproof clothing and shoes. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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Where to go in November - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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