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Highland Weather in November

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

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Edinburgh Balmacara Glasgow Lamlash

Planning a getaway to Highland, 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 to Expect in Highland in November

Highland, Scotland is a region in Scotland. November in Highland generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 9°C (48°F) in Inverinate to 11°C (52°F) in Lamlash. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Lamlash and 4°C (39°F) in Inverinate.

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

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Edinburgh with an average of 82 mm (3.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Mallaig with 261 mm (10 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during November. Edinburgh receives roughly 70 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Highland in November

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

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 Highland

What is the weather like in November for some of the most popular destinations in Highland, Scotland?

Temperature range in Highland (November)

Precipitation variation in Highland (November)

Edinburgh

In November Edinburgh generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
101 hours
70 hours
48 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Edinburgh →

Glasgow

In November Glasgow generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
55 hours
37 hours
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Glasgow →

Balmacara

In November Balmacara 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
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
38 hours
34 hours
Monthly rainfall
218 mm (8.6 in)
204 mm (8 in)
223 mm (8.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
24 days
25 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Balmacara →

Lamlash

In November Lamlash generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°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)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
55 hours
37 hours
Monthly rainfall
180 mm (7.1 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
21 days
22 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Lamlash →

Sallachy

In November Sallachy 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
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
38 hours
34 hours
Monthly rainfall
212 mm (8.3 in)
195 mm (7.7 in)
215 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
24 days
25 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sallachy →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Highland, in Scotland.

In our records: Scotland November extremes

Notable November records observed across cities in Scotland in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest November day in Scotland brought 258 mm (10 in) in Aberdeen on November 22, 1979.

Popular cities in November

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Edinburgh 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Balmacara 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 204 mm (8 in)
Glasgow 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)
Lamlash 11°C (52°F) 8°C (46°F) 187 mm (7.4 in)
Sallachy 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 195 mm (7.7 in)
Inverinate 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 198 mm (7.8 in)

Highland weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Highland, Scotland in November?

Highland, Scotland typically experiences poor weather in November, part of the season. Daytime highs in Edinburgh average around 10°C (50°F), and temperatures drop to about 4°C (39°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Highland, Scotland in November?

In Edinburgh, the average daytime high in November is 10°C (50°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 4°C (39°F).

Does Highland, Scotland get a lot of rain in November?

November is on the drier side in Highland, Scotland. Edinburgh averages only about 82 mm (3.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is November a Good Time to Visit Highland, Scotland?

In our opinion, November may not be the ideal time to visit Highland, Scotland due to the typically poor weather in Edinburgh.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Edinburgh. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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