London in November
Wet and dark, but the lights go up and West End weekends start filling again from the middle of the month.
Is November a good time to visit London?
November is one of the better months to visit London. Crowds sit around 56/100, with typical highs near 11°C.
What’s on in November
- Bonfire Night (5 November)
- Christmas lights switch-on
- Winter Wonderland opens
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 London, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in London.
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Frequently asked questions
Is November a good month to visit London?
November is one of the better months to visit London. Crowds sit around 56/100, with typical highs near 11°C.
How crowded is London in November?
London sits at roughly 56/100 in November on our crowd scale, which is 11 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is February.
What is the weather like in London in November?
Expect highs around 11°C and lows near 5°C in November, with about 11 wet days across the month.