SeasonMapKatoomba (Blue Mountains) weather in November
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November in Katoomba: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Katoomba · #150 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Katoomba in November
Katoomba's forum calls November good, reliable spring weather for exploring the Blue Mountains — regulars flag that the altitude keeps it noticeably cooler than Sydney, by as much as 10°C on a given day, so it's worth packing a layer even on a warm-looking Sydney forecast.
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Katoomba climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 21°C / 71°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Rainfall | 125 mm / 4.9 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 69% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Katoomba 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.
Shoulder seasonan ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Katoomba'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 weatherKatoomba's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Katoomba in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Waratahs and heath in flower
15 Sep – 15 Nov · usuallyWildflowers & bloomsWaratahs come out along the cliff-top tracks in spring, with the heath and boronia around them. It is the best walking window of the year, before the summer heat and the fire bans.
- Hazard
Bushfire season
1 Oct – 1 Mar · usuallySmoke seasonClosuresThe whole town sits inside the national park, so a bad fire week means smoke, closed tracks and, on the worst days, a closed highway. The fire service rates the district daily. Source ↗
- Season
Canyoning season
1 Nov – 31 MarTrail seasonThe slot canyons below the escarpment are swum, not walked, so the guided trips run from November to March. Outside that the water is cold enough to make it a different sport.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Katoomba — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Katoomba in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Katoomba?
- November in Katoomba: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Katoomba on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Katoomba in November?
- In November, Katoomba averages a daily high of 21.4°C and a low of 10.2°C, with about 125.3 mm of rain over roughly 12 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Katoomba in November?
- Katoomba has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in November.
Other months in Katoomba
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Similar destinations in Oceania — November
Within 300 km: Sydney's Humpback migration around 15 May – 15 Nov.