Sylt weather in November
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November in Sylt: cold, rainy, with clean air — not the best time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Sylt · #1330 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 39/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Sylt in November
Other months in Sylt
Sylt's forum calls August peak season but not a weather guarantee — regulars note it's an island climate first, so a light jacket is standard packing advice for breezy evenings even in high summer. It's also the wettest month, with showers likely on a good third of the days.
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Sylt climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 10°C / 49°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Sea temperature | 10°C / 49°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 82 mm / 3.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 6°C / 42°F | |
| Sunshine | 3.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.4 h | |
| Wind | 38 km/h / 23 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.8 cm / 0.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 35 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Sylt 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 Sylt'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 weatherSylt's weather peaks June–August.
November coincides with Gale and storm surge season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Sylt in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Rule
Beach pass charge
1 Jan – 31 DecA spa fee is charged island-wide and a day pass is sold at the beach crossings; under-18s are exempt. Overnight guests pay it through the accommodation whether they use the beach or not. Source ↗
- Hazard
Gale and storm surge season
15 Oct – 15 Mar · usuallyWind seasonAutumn and winter gales run at the west beach and take metres of sand with them; storm tides close the ferry and the promenade for a day at a time. It is why the island is fed sand every year. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Sylt — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Sylt in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Sylt?
- November in Sylt: cold, rainy, with clean air — not the best time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Sylt on SeasonMap's comfort score (39/100).
- What is the weather like in Sylt in November?
- In November, Sylt averages a daily high of 9.5°C and a low of 6.2°C, with about 81.6 mm of rain over roughly 15 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sylt in November?
- Sylt has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in November.
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Similar destinations in Central Europe — November
Within 300 km: Copenhagen's Tivoli Halloween season on 2 Oct – 1 Nov, and Hamburg's Winterdom on 6 Nov – 6 Dec.