New York in November
Early November is an underrated pocket of calm before Thanksgiving flips the switch and the holiday decorations go up on Fifth Avenue.
Is November a good time to visit New York?
November is a middling month in New York — crowds around 66/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in November
- TCS New York City Marathon (first Sunday)
- Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
- Thanksgiving week — domestic travel peak
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 New York, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is November a good month to visit New York?
November is a middling month in New York — crowds around 66/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is New York in November?
New York sits at roughly 66/100 in November on our crowd scale, which is 2 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in New York in November?
Expect highs around 13°C and lows near 6°C in November, with about 9 wet days across the month.