Things to Do in Carmel-by-the-Sea in November
November weather, activities, events & insider tips
November Weather in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Long-run averages for November
What's On in Carmel-by-the-Sea in November
November brings the Carmel by the Sea Veterans Day Celebration on 11 November. The Carmel-by-the-Sea Farmers Market takes place on 26 November. Average high temperatures reach 17°C, while average lows sit at 10°C.
November Climate Compared
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| October | 19°C | 12°C | 20 mm |
| November | 17°C | 10°C | 64 mm |
| December | 15°C | 9°C | 104 mm |
November is 2°C cooler than October; wetter than October (64 mm vs 20 mm); 2°C warmer than December; drier than December (64 mm vs 104 mm).
Long-run monthly averages. Source: Open-Meteo.
Daylight in November
Day length: 10 h 35 min on 1 November, 10 h 10 min on 15 November (−61 min compared with mid-October).
Computed from the city's coordinates (sunrise to sunset, standard solar geometry).
Public Holidays and Long Weekends
- Veterans Day: Wednesday 11 November 2026
- Thanksgiving Day: Thursday 26 November 2026 (possible 4-day weekend if Friday is taken off)
Holiday dates: Nager.Date. Long-weekend notes are computed from the weekday.
Notable Places to Visit
Nonprofit public aquarium in Monterey, California
Hours (OSM): Mo-Su 09:00-17:00
OSM · Wikidata · Website
Spanish mission in Carmel Valley, California
OSM · Wikidata · Website
Marine protected area in California, USA
OSM · Wikidata · Website
Places within 8 km, ordered by Wikipedia coverage. Opening hours as mapped in OpenStreetMap (fetched 2026-10-16); check before you go. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); descriptions from Wikidata (CC0).
Quick Answers
How much rain does Carmel-by-the-Sea get in November?
On average 64 mm in November, drier than December (64 mm vs 104 mm).
How warm is Carmel-by-the-Sea in November?
Average highs are 17°C and average lows 10°C.
How long are the days in Carmel-by-the-Sea in November?
About 10 h 10 min of daylight on 15 November.
Are there public holidays in Carmel-by-the-Sea in November?
Yes: Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026; Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 26 November 2026. 1 of them create a long weekend.
What are some notable places to visit in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Asilomar Conference Grounds (from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata).
Public Holidays in November
Dates that affect opening hours, transport and crowds
Observed nationwide as a public holiday.
Observed nationwide as a public holiday.
Observed nationwide as a public holiday.
Observed nationwide as a public holiday.
Observed nationwide as a public holiday.
Observed nationwide as a public holiday.
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