Clearwater weather in November
United States

November in Clearwater: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Clearwater · #315 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Clearwater in November
Other months in Clearwater
Clearwater's forum calls March usually lovely beach weather, though winter isn't fully done with the Gulf coast yet — a cold front can still blow through and cool things off for a day or two. Regulars flag March as one of the area's busiest months as snowbirds and spring-break families both converge, so book well ahead and pack a warmer layer just in case.
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Clearwater climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 25°C / 77°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Sea temperature | 22°C / 72°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 44 mm / 1.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Clearwater 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.
BusyThanksgiving break in United States(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Clearwater'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).
Fair weatherClearwater's weather peaks March–May, best around April.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Clearwater in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Gulf warm enough to swim
1 May – 15 NovSea warm enoughThe shallow Gulf shelf warms early and holds it late, so the water is comfortable from May into November and bathlike by August. January and February are the two months you would want a wetsuit.
- Hazard
Atlantic hurricane season
1 Jun – 30 NovOfficially June to November, with the dangerous weeks from mid-August to early October. Storm surge is the real risk on this low barrier coast, as Helene and Milton showed in 2024, and evacuation orders come by zone. Source ↗
- Hazard
Red tide
1 Aug – 28 Feb · usuallyBlooms drift in most often from late summer into winter, killing fish and putting an irritant in the air that makes the beach unpleasant within minutes. It is patchy and moves with the wind, so the county posts beach-by-beach status daily. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Clearwater — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Clearwater?
Clearwater in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Clearwater?
- November in Clearwater: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Clearwater on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in Clearwater in November?
- In November, Clearwater averages a daily high of 25°C and a low of 17.6°C, with about 44.1 mm of rain over roughly 3.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Clearwater in November?
- Clearwater has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in November.
Other months in Clearwater
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Similar destinations in North America — November
Within 300 km: St. Augustine's Nights of Lights around 21 Nov – 31 Jan, and Naples, Florida's Stone crab season on 15 Oct – 1 May.