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Highlands Weather in November

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Highlands, the United Kingdom in November.

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Planning a journey to the Highlands, the United Kingdom this November and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Highlands in November

The Highlands, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. November in the Highlands generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C (45°F) in Kingussie to 12°C (54°F) in Hallin. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Hallin and 2°C (36°F) in Kingussie.

For specific regional insights in the Highlands, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Balintore with an average of 73 mm (2.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Arisaig with 244 mm (9.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during November. Inverness experiences about 48 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore the Highlands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Highlands — and find the best time to visit. (based on Inverness)

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March9°C (48°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September16°C (61°F) October13°C (55°F) November9°C (48°F) December7°C (45°F)
Best Time to Visit the Highlands →

Best Places to Visit in the Highlands in November

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

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 the Highlands

What is the weather like in November for some of the most popular destinations in the Highlands, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in the Highlands (November)

Precipitation variation in the Highlands (November)

Inverness

In November Inverness generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
86 hours
48 hours
27 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Inverness →

Fort William

In November Fort William generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°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)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
46 hours
31 hours
Monthly rainfall
198 mm (7.8 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
213 mm (8.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
23 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Fort William →

Fort Augustus

In November Fort Augustus generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
86 hours
48 hours
27 hours
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
23 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Fort Augustus →

Nairn

In November Nairn 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
13°C (55°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
86 hours
48 hours
27 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
77 mm (3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Nairn →

Drumnadrochit

In November Drumnadrochit generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high 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)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
86 hours
48 hours
27 hours
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Drumnadrochit →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Highlands, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in November

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Inverness 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Fort William 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 186 mm (7.3 in)
Fort Augustus 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Nairn 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Drumnadrochit 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Grantown on Spey 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)

The Highlands weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Highlands, the United Kingdom in November?

In November, the Highlands, the United Kingdom generally has poor weather conditions. Inverness sees daytime temperatures near 9°C (48°F), with nights cooling to roughly 3°C (37°F).

What is the average temperature in the Highlands, the United Kingdom in November?

Average temperatures in the Highlands, the United Kingdom during November range from a nighttime low near 3°C (37°F) to a daytime high around 9°C (48°F) in Inverness.

Does the Highlands, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in November?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Highlands, the United Kingdom during November, with Inverness averaging close to 85 mm (3.3 in).

Is November a Good Time to Visit the Highlands, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, November may not be the ideal time to visit the Highlands, the United Kingdom due to the typically poor weather in Inverness.

On average, the best time to visit the Highlands, the United Kingdom 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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Highlands.

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