Boston in November

Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.

November is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• MayGreatInside Boston's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
• JuneGreatInside Boston's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
• SeptemberGreatInside Boston's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
• OctoberGreatInside Boston's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.

• BostonHighs around 52 °C (126 °F), lows around 38 °C (100 °F), rain on about 11 daysHighs around 126 °F (52 °C), lows around 100 °F (38 °C), rain on about 11 days
• Northeast, United States · New York, Boston, Washington, Philadelphia, Mainefine

  Cold, sometimes snowy winters; humid 30 °C (86 °F)+ spells in July–August; late September to October is the pick for foliage and walking.Cold, sometimes snowy winters; humid 86 °F (30 °C)+ spells in July–August; late September to October is the pick for foliage and walking.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Thanksgiving big impact

  4th Thursday of November · United States

  Busiest travel days of the year; many shops and restaurants close on the day. Black Friday shopping follows.

Crowds · United States overall

Medium

Prices · United States overall

Medium

United States overall: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Boston, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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