SeasonMapSt Andrews weather in November
United Kingdom
November in St Andrews: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in St Andrews · #1189 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 56/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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St Andrews climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 9°C / 49°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 6°C / 42°F | |
| Sea temperature | 9°C / 48°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 88 mm / 3.5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Sunshine | 4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.2 h | |
| Wind | 27 km/h / 17 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.3 cm / 0.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 27 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in St Andrews 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 St Andrews'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 weatherSt Andrews's weather peaks June–August.
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What's on in St Andrews in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Rule
Old Course closed on Sundays
1 Jan – 31 DecClosuresNo golf is played on the Old Course on Sundays; it rests, and the town walks over it instead. If you only have a weekend, that is the day to do the beach and the ruins, not the tee sheet. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of St Andrews — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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St Andrews in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit St Andrews?
- November in St Andrews: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for St Andrews on SeasonMap's comfort score (56/100).
- What is the weather like in St Andrews in November?
- In November, St Andrews averages a daily high of 9.3°C and a low of 5.6°C, with about 88.4 mm of rain over roughly 14.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in St Andrews in November?
- St Andrews has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 27 in November.
Other months in St Andrews
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — November
Within 300 km: Edinburgh's Christmas market around 15 Nov – 4 Jan, and Glasgow's Christmas lights and market around 15 Nov – 31 Dec.