Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for November
| Metric | Vancouver | Seattle | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 9°C (48°F) | 16°C (61°F)▲ | Seattle |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 4°C (39°F) | 7°C (45°F)▲ | Seattle |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 20 days | 6 days▲ | Seattle |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 338 mm | 75 mm▲ | Seattle |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 4h/day▲ | 1h/day | Vancouver |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 14 km/h▲ | 15 km/h | Vancouver |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Seattle edges ahead as the better destination in November. Seattle offers 1 hours of daily sunshine with only 6 rain days, while Vancouver sees 4 sunshine hours and 20 rain days.
Vancouver is on the cooler side at 9°C, requiring warmer clothing. Seattle is also comfortable at 16°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Seattle is the stronger choice in November. Vancouver receives 3 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Vancouver reaches an average high of 9°C (48°F) and drops to 4°C (39°F) at night during November. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Seattle averages 16°C (61°F) for the high and 7°C (45°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. There is a notable 7°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in November.
Vancouver receives approximately 338 mm of rainfall across 20 rain days during November. Rain is frequent, so waterproof gear is essential.
Seattle sees 75 mm over 6 rain days. That makes Seattle the drier option by 14 rain days and 263 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 9°C, lows of 4°C, 20 rain days
Highs of 16°C, lows of 7°C, 6 rain days
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. November is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Vancouver | Seattle | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 6°C | 19d | 16°C | 6d |
| Feb | 8°C | 16d | 19°C | 5d |
| Mar | 10°C | 19d | 22°C | 4d |
| Apr | 13°C | 17d | 26°C | 2d |
| May | 17°C | 12d | 28°C | 1d |
| Jun | 19°C | 11d | 29°C | 1d |
| Jul | 23°C | 7d | 28°C | 1d |
| Aug | 23°C | 7d | 26°C | 2d |
| Sep | 20°C | 10d | 22°C | 4d |
| Oct | 14°C | 16d | 19°C | 5d |
| Nov | 9°C | 20d | 16°C | 6d |
| Dec | 6°C | 19d | 15°C | 7d |
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