Edinburgh in November
Sunset before four and constant drizzle, offset by a market in Princes Street Gardens that opens well before December.
Is November a good time to visit Edinburgh?
November is a middling month in Edinburgh — crowds around 46/100. Not the worst, but February is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in November
- St Andrew’s Day (30 November)
- Christmas market opens in mid-November
Best days in November
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in November
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in November
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How November compares
Every month in Edinburgh, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is November a good month to visit Edinburgh?
November is a middling month in Edinburgh — crowds around 46/100. Not the worst, but February is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Edinburgh in November?
Edinburgh sits at roughly 46/100 in November on our crowd scale, which is 13 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is February.
What is the weather like in Edinburgh in November?
Expect highs around 10°C and lows near 4°C in November, with about 12 wet days across the month.