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Washington State Weather in November

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Washington State, the United States of America in November.

Planning a trip to Washington State, the United States of America this November? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Washington State in November

Washington State, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. Washington State, the United States of America has a wide variety of climate types. During November, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Mount Rainier National Park at -4°C (25°F) to cold in Vancouver at 12°C (54°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Vancouver and -10°C (14°F) in Mount Rainier National Park .

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Washington State, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Pasco with an average of 18 mm (0.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Mount Rainier National Park with 521 mm (21 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Seattle.

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during November. Seattle experiences about 73 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Washington State by month

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

Best Places to Visit in Washington State in November

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

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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).

Popular Destinations in Washington State

What is the weather like in November for some of the most popular destinations in Washington State, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Washington State (November)

Precipitation variation in Washington State (November)

Seattle

In November Seattle generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°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
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
143 hours
73 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions

SeaTac

In November SeaTac generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°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
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
143 hours
73 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions

Ocean Shores

In November Ocean Shores generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

October
November
December
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
196 mm (7.7 in)
327 mm (13 in)
287 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
24 days
24 days
Weather conditions

Bellevue

In November Bellevue generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°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
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
143 hours
73 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
176 mm (6.9 in)
159 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
21 days
20 days
Weather conditions

Vancouver

In November Vancouver generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°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
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
79 hours
64 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
188 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
21 days
22 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Washington State, in the United States of America.

In our records: the United States of America November extremes

Notable November records observed across cities in the United States of America 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 the United States of America brought 473 mm (19 in) in Hilo on November 2, 2000.

Popular cities in November

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Seattle 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)
SeaTac 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 165 mm (6.5 in)
Ocean Shores 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 327 mm (13 in)
Bellevue 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 176 mm (6.9 in)
Vancouver 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 171 mm (6.7 in)
Leavenworth 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)

Washington State weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Washington State, the United States of America in November?

Expect poor weather across Washington State, the United States of America in November. The popular destination of Seattle averages 11°C (52°F) by day and 4°C (39°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Washington State, the United States of America in November?

Daytime temperatures in Seattle peak at roughly 11°C (52°F) in November, dropping to about 4°C (39°F) overnight.

Does Washington State, the United States of America get a lot of rain in November?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Seattle records an average of 166 mm (6.5 in) in November, putting it among the wetter months for Washington State, the United States of America.

Is November a Good Time to Visit Washington State, the United States of America?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Seattle, November may not be the ideal time to visit Washington State, the United States of America.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Seattle. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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