Things To Do In NYC In November & Weather

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Overview

New York is at peak fall colors and starting to get into the holiday spirit, Thanksgiving and then Christmas. Decorations are up around the city. The NYC Marathon, Thanksgiving and Black Friday are the biggest events but throughout the month there are many things to do in New York in November. 

Daylight savings time comes to an end at 2am on November 6th and the clocks falls back an hour. As the sun comes up, runners from around the world will gather at the foot of the Verrazzano Bridge to participate in the New York City Marathon covering all five boroughs of the City. Spectators gather along the course to cheer them on.

For Thanksgiving (November 24th, 2022), Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with its famous floats draws two million viewers.  Make sure to make a dinner reservation for Thanksgiving dinner to partake in the tradition. The next day you can stroll along 5th Avenue to shop, view the holiday decorations and window displays in many of the stores, and visit the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center. The tree will be illuminated on November 30th, 2022 and then the holiday spirit is in full swing. 

While hotels fill up around Thanksgiving and the New York Marathon, otherwise with luck you can find better deals on rooms. 

And of course, book a Streetwise New York Tour to get a real insight into the local life and history of New York’s neighborhoods.  We adjust the routes based on your pace and interest.

See our full list of deals, events, and things to do in New York in November below! If you’re considering coming to New York another month, check out our guide, “When is the best time to come to New York?

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Turkey Float in the Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade

Turkey Float in the Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Credit: Brecht Bug Flickr)

Weather in New York City in November

In the late autumn in New York, the temperature drops but nothing to stop you from exploring the city. The average high temperature during the day is 54F (12C) and night it drops to 42F (5C). Still, only at the end of November is it common for temperatures to fall below freezing, 32F (OC) and on average it snows once every 5 years.

While snow is highly unlikely in New York in November, it does rain on average seven days of the month.

How to pack for New York in November

You should bring long pants/skirts, sweaters, and a warm coat. Wear layers to take on and off as the weather changes throughout the day. Most likely your days will be around above 50F (10C) but be prepared for the possibility of colder weather, especially at night.

Bring waterproof shoes and an umbrella in case of rain.

What to do in New York in November

There are year-round activities, we recommend, like going up a skyscraper, boat rides to see or visit the statue of liberty, museums, and Streetwise New York walking tours of New York’s many can’t miss neighborhoods!

This is a list of seasonal activities and November specific events and deals. Take advantage of coming to New York in the fall, it is beautiful!

Runners in Central Park in the TCS New York City Marathon

Runners in Central Park in the final part of the World’s Largest marathon. Crowds line the streets to show their support.

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