Edinburgh and London are close in November. Edinburgh averages 4–10°C with low crowds; London 8–12°C with low-moderate crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Edinburgh and London
The verdict for November
Dark, cold and building toward the Christmas markets.
+Low prices before the festive season
–Short days and frequent rain
November is cold and dark, but the Edinburgh Christmas Market usually opens in the city's Princes Street Gardens toward the end of the month, giving the final weeks a festive lift.
Best value before Christmas
+Lower rates and fewer visitors before the Christmas rush.
–Darker, colder and wetter conditions.
Festive London starts appearing at pre-Christmas prices.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
Another month