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Gander Weather in November

Gander in November

The short of it: Gander in November averages a high of 6 °C (42 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain and about 9 h 4 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low -1° · rain 114 mm · daylight 9 h 4 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: August & July

Thirty years of records give Gander an average November high of 6°, a low of -1° and some 114 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from October to about 6°, with nights near -1°. Wet spells are common — about 114 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 9 h 4 min in mid-November, 97 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates November 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Gander runs warmer than most and about as wet in November. Appleton, 18 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

November in Gander, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus October
5° colder, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus December
5° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 4 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AppletonNewfoundland and Labrador18 km W6°-1°115 mm
GlenwoodNewfoundland and Labrador20 km W6°-1°115 mm
GamboNewfoundland and Labrador35 km ESE6°-1°100 mm
Birchy BayNewfoundland and Labrador45 km N6°-1°107 mm
Gander Bay NorthNewfoundland and Labrador45 km NNE5°-1°101 mm
LewisporteNewfoundland and Labrador46 km NW6°-1°106 mm
Hare BayNewfoundland and Labrador46 km ESE6°-1°101 mm
Norris ArmNewfoundland and Labrador48 km WNW6°-2°110 mm

The Almanac · Gander Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from October to about 6°, with nights near -1°. Wet spells are common — about 114 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Gander by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-10°106 mm19 km/h8 h 40 min✦
February-2°-10°96 mm19 km/h10 h 5 min✦
March1°-7°103 mm19 km/h11 h 44 min✦
April6°-2°84 mm18 km/h13 h 38 min✦
May11°1°89 mm16 km/h15 h 16 min✦✦
June16°6°91 mm14 km/h16 h 10 min✦✦✦
July21°11°92 mm13 km/h15 h 48 min✦✦✦
August22°12°100 mm13 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦
September17°8°116 mm15 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
October11°4°114 mm16 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦
November6°-1°114 mm18 km/h9 h 4 min✦
December1°-5°116 mm19 km/h8 h 15 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Gander in November

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Gander in November?

Days average 6 °C (42 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from October to about 6°, with nights near -1°. Wet spells are common — about 114 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is November a good time to visit Gander?

The Almanac gives November 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are August and July.

How long are the days in Gander in November?

In mid-November the sun is up for about 9 h 4 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 15 min in December to 16 h 10 min in June.

Does it snow in Gander in November?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in November.

What should I pack for Gander in November?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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