Highlands weather in November
Considering a trip to Highlands this November and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Highlands in November?
Highlands is a region in the United Kingdom. November in Highlands generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C in Kingussie to 12°C in Hallin. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Hallin and 2°C in Kingussie.
In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Balintore with an average of 73 mm to heavy rainfall in Arisaig with 244 mm. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 48 hours of sunlight in Inverness. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Highlands for November, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Highlands climate page.
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What is the weather like in November for the 5 most popular destinations in Highlands?
Inverness
In November Inverness generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Fort William
In November Fort William generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Aviemore
In November Aviemore generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Fort Augustus
In November Fort Augustus generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Nairn
In November Nairn 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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Highlands, in the United Kingdom.
Is November the best time to visit Highlands?
In our opinion, November may not be the ideal time to visit Highlands due to the typically poor weather in Inverness.
On average, the best time to visit Highlands is in July and August with generally pleasant weather in Inverness. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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