November Weather in Phoenix, Arizona - 2024

Phoenix is the capital of Arizona, and it is located in the southwestern United States. Phoenix is also called "Valley of Sun". It a very lively city that is located in the desert, surrounded by mountains, but the city itself is plain. As it is a popular snowbird winter destination and has many permanent residents, you find many activities and lively areas around the city.

Weather November 2024 in Phoenix Arizona:

Generally, November in Phoenix will be really nice, with an average temperature of around 75°F / 24°C. But due to the very dry air, it can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. You can expect around 2 rainy days, with on average 0.5 inches / 13 mm of rain during the month of November.
Resonable comfortable (very dry air) with nice temperatures
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November weather in Phoenix Arizona

To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in November in Phoenix, we will look at the day and night temperature, and if November is comfortable or humid

Generally, November in Phoenix will be really nice. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 75°F / 24°C. But due to the very dry air, it can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. During the night, it will cool down to around 41°F / 5°C.

Phoenix does not have a lot of rainy days in November. You can expect around 2 rainy days, with on average 0.5 inches / 13 mm of rain during the whole month.

Average temperature
Wintersun Comfort grade and huricane risk

The forecast for November 2024 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.

November weather in Phoenix Arizona in more detail

To get a better feeling for the type of weather, you can expect in November in Phoenix, we will look at the temperature, rain, wind, humidity, and sun and clouds

- What will the temperature be in Phoenix in November

Generally, you can expect in November an average temperature of 75°F / 24°C during the day and an average of 41°F / 5°C during the night. In November, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 86°F / 30°C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 24°F / -4°C.

When looking at the whole year, January and December are the coldest months, with an average temperature of around 66°F / 19°C. July and August are the hottest months, with an average temperature of around 105°F / 41°C. When comparing November with the temperature in the month before and after, this is lower than October, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 87°F / 31°C. And slightly more than December, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 66°F / 19°C.

Day and night temperature variation for Phoenix during the year.
Day and night temperature variation for Phoenix during the year.

But average temperatures only tell half of the story. It is also good to check the maximum and minimum temperatures. When looking at the whole year, July is the hottest month, with a temperature of around 113°F / 45°C. December is the coldest month, with a temperature of around 75°F / 24°C. When comparing November with the temperature in the month before and after, this is lower than October, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 98°F / 37°C. And more than December, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 75°F / 24°C.

In the following graph, you can see how many cold and hot days you can expect in Phoenix each month:

Day and night temperature variation for Phoenix during the year.
Day and night temperature variation for Phoenix during the year.

- Can you expect rain in November in Phoenix?

Generally, you can expect about 2 rain days in November, with on average 0.5 inches / 13 mm of rain.

When looking at the whole year, June is the dryest month, with an average rainfall of around 0 inches / 0 mmmm. January, February and December are the wettest months, with an average rainfall of around 0.7 inches / 18 mm. When comparing November with the month before and after, this is more than October, which sees around 0.3 inches / 7 mm of rain. And slightly less than December, which sees around 0.7 inches / 18 mm of rain

Rain days for Phoenix during the year.
Rain days for Phoenix during the year.

If we look at the number of days with rain, June is the month with the least amount of rain days with an average of between 0 and 1 days. February and August And are the months with the most rain days with around 3 days When comparing November with the month before and after, this is almost equal to October, which sees around 2 days of rain. And almost equal to December, which sees an average of between 2 and 3 days of rain

- Can you expect in November a lot of sunny days in Phoenix

Generally, you can expect around 21 sunny days in November and around 7 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.

When looking at the whole year, June is the month with the highest number of sunny days, with around 25 sunny days. February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days, with around 15 sunny days. When comparing November with the number of sunny days in the month before and after, it is slightly lower than October, with an average of between 23 and 24 sunny days. And slightly more than December, with an average of between 17 and 18 sunny days

The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Phoenix
The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Phoenix

We have looked at the sunny days in Phoenix. Let's also look at the cloudy or overcast days. December is the month with the highest number of cloudy days, with around 4 cloudy days. June is the month with the lowest number of cloudy days, with around 0 cloudy days. When comparing November with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to October, with an average of between 0 and 1 cloudy days. And almost equal to December, with around 4 cloudy days

- Will it be comfortable in November in Phoenix?

Generally, November in Phoenix will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most..

We use the humidity and temperature in Phoenix to calculate the Wintersun Expert Comfort level for each month. The lower the Wintersun Expert Comfort level, the more comfortable it will be. Only for certain people, extremely dry air can feel slightly uncomfortable.

When looking at the whole year, March has the lowest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "comfortable" (very dry air). July has the highest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "very comfortable" (low humidty). When comparing November with the month before and after, this is almost equal to October, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "comfortable" (very dry air). And slightly less than December, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "comfortable" (very dry air)

Wintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for Phoenix
Wintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for Phoenix

What to do in Phoenix Arizona in November

There are many neighboring towns and places in the surrounding areas that one can visit.

  • The musical instrument museum (MIM):  this museum has the widest range of musical instruments exhibit. Collected from over 200 countries in the world there are 6500 instruments which makes it most interesting.
  • Papago Park: It is a municipal park stretched over a wide area. It contains both historical places, a golf course, a zoo, lakes, and many other things. It is hard to cover all of the areas in just one day.  
  • Botanical Desert Garden: It is Botanical Garden stretched over 50 acres. It contains a huge variety of flora from harsh plants of the desert to delicate blooms. In winters you can experience Las Noches de Las Luminarias.
  • Heard Museum: It is a private museum dedicated to display and appreciate the history and art of native American-Indian tribes. You can also experience the World Championship of Hoop Dance Contest here.
  • Heritage Square: It is a historical site that gives you a tour of the 1800's Victorian Phoenix. Rosson house museum is the crown site of this tour along with other townhouses. You can also visit the Science park.
  • Hall of Flame Fire Museum: This museum pays tribute to the firefighters and tells the history of firefighting. Here you can see some heroes who died on the line of duty along with the change in the firefighting industry. There are also some exhibits from Europe and Japan.

Is it humid in Phoenix Arizona in November?

A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for Phoenix Arizona in November. But the real question they want to ask is not about humidity but the amount of moisture in the air. Or better, about comfort. Will it be comfortable in November in Phoenix, or will high humidity make it uncomfortable.

To answer this question, we have to look at the dew point. Relative humidity can change a lot in Phoenix during the day and night, as it changes when the amount of moisture changes and, but also when the temperature changes. It is a lot less reliable for comfort. Where the dew point only varies with the amount of moisture in the air.

Looking at the dew point, we can see that for the month of November, you can expect that Phoenix will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most..

March is the month with the most comfort. It will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most.. July is the most uncomfortable month. It will have a low humidty, and will feel very comfortable. In the graph, you can see that there is a significant difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months

Humidity level for Phoenix
Humidity level for Phoenix

Is November a good time to go to Phoenix Arizona?

Trying to answer the question of whether November is a good time to go to Phoenix is not as easy as it first seems. Some people like colder weather, and others prefer a warmer climate. Some are fine with some humidity, and others are not. If your location has air conditioning, the night temperature is less important.

These are some examples. I will try to answer the question with a more generic person in mind. The more detailed information in this article should be enough to check further if this applies to you as well.

If we look at the average temperature for Phoenix in November, we can see that it will be fine for most people. In November, you can expect it to be really nice, with an average temperature of around 75°F / 24°C. But due to the very dry air, it can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. During the night, it will be around 41°F / 5°C.

As the number of overcast days is not high, you can enjoy the sun with around 21 sunny days and 7 partly sunny days.

The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 2 rainy days, with on average 0.5 inches / 13 mm of rain during November. If it were more than five days, the location would be slightly less attractive for a shorter stay.

We have looked at the average day temperature, the night temperature, humidity, the number of overcast days, and the rain. We think that November a good time to go to Phoenix Arizona for most visitors.

Does it rain all day in Phoenix Arizona in November?

In Phoenix, it does not rain all day in November. You can expect around 2 rainy days, with on average 0.5 inches / 13 mm of rain during the month.

Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For Phoenix Arizona, there are, on average 21 sunny days and 7 partly sunny days in November. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.

Is November the rainiest month in Phoenix Arizona?

November is not the month with the most rainy days, and not the month with the most rain.

To answer what the rainiest month is in Phoenix, we will both look at the month with the most rain, and the month with the highest number of rainy days.

February and August are the months with the the highest number of rainiest days. On average, you can expect 3 days with rain. June is the month with the lowest number of rainy days, with aproximately 0 days.

February and August are the months with the most rain. These are not equal to the months with the most rainy days. On average, you can expect 0.7 inches / 18 mm of rain. June is the month with the least amount of rain. These are not the same months as the ones with the lowest number of rainy days. You can expect approximately 0 inches / 0 mm of rain.

Is November the most sunniest month in Phoenix Arizona?

November is not the month with the most sunny days, not the month with the most partly sunny days, and it is not the month with the lowest number of overcast days.

To answer what the sunniest month is in Phoenix, we will of course look at the month with the most sunniest days, but also look at the month with the biggest number of days that are sunny or partly sunny.

June is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 21 sunny days, and 7 partly suny days. February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days.

May is the month with the highest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined. While February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined.

The last thing we will look at is the number of overcast days. June is the month with the lowest number of overcast days. While December is the month with the highest number of overcast days.

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