SeasonMapCanterbury weather in November
United Kingdom
November in Canterbury: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Canterbury · #1030 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 61/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Canterbury in November
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Canterbury climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 11°C / 52°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 6°C / 42°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sea temperature | 12°C / 53°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 65 mm / 2.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 7°C / 44°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.9 h | |
| Wind | 25 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 32 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Canterbury in November
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Canterbury's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherCanterbury's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Canterbury in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Canterbury Festival
15 Oct – 5 Nov · usuallyMajor festivalBook earlyKent's main arts fortnight: concerts in the cathedral and the Malthouse, plus talks, comedy and walks in venues around the city. It is the one time of year the place is busy without coaches. Source ↗
- Festival
Advent and Christmas at the cathedral
28 Nov – 26 Dec · usuallyChristmas & New YearBook earlyAdvent carol services and the Christmas Eve sung liturgy are the cathedral at its best, and they are ticketed and go early. Sightseeing hours are cut back on service days. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Canterbury — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Canterbury?
Canterbury in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Canterbury?
- November in Canterbury: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Canterbury on SeasonMap's comfort score (61/100).
- What is the weather like in Canterbury in November?
- In November, Canterbury averages a daily high of 11.2°C and a low of 5.8°C, with about 64.7 mm of rain over roughly 10.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Canterbury in November?
- Canterbury has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in November.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — November
Within 300 km: London's Autumn colour in the royal parks around 15 Oct – 15 Nov, and Brighton's Starling murmurations around 1 Nov – 28 Feb.