Best time to cruise · Shoulder season
Canada & New England cruises in November
A handful of late-season sailings and repositioning cruises run in early November, when trees are bare and coastal weather turns cold and gusty. The North Atlantic can be rough on sea days. Fares are low, and Halifax and Boston are quiet, but many seasonal attractions have closed.
- Shoulder season
- Avg high 45°F
- 9 hrs daylight
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Canada & New England in November: Shoulder season
A handful of late-season sailings and repositioning cruises run in early November, when trees are bare and coastal weather turns cold and gusty. The North Atlantic can be rough on sea days. Fares are low, and Halifax and Boston are quiet, but many seasonal attractions have closed.
Across Canada & New England cruise ports, November brings average highs around 45°F (7°C) and lows near 34°F, with about 4.2 inches of rain over the month and roughly 9 hours of daylight.
- Verdict
- Shoulder season
- Season
- May to October; fall foliage late September to mid-October, warmest July and August.
- Average high / low
- 45°F / 34°F
- Rainfall (month)
- 4.2 in
- Daylight
- About 9 hours
- Typical cruise length
- 5 to 7 nights round trip; 10 to 14 nights one way to Quebec City or Montreal
What to pack: proper cold-weather layers: thermal base layers, a warm insulated waterproof jacket, hat, gloves and waterproof footwear. It's one of the wetter months, so bring a compact umbrella or rain jacket.
How November compares with the rest of the year
- Jan: No regular sailings
- Feb: No regular sailings
- Mar: No regular sailings
- Apr: No regular sailings
- May: Shoulder season
- Jun: Good time to go
- Jul: Best time to go
- Aug: Best time to go
- Sep: Best time to go
- Oct: Best time to go
- Nov: Shoulder season
- Dec: No regular sailings
- No regular sailings
- Shoulder season
- Good time to go
- Best time to go
Canada & New England weather in November
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 30-1 | 30-1 | 373 | 478 | 5815 | 6719 | 7424 | 7524 | 6921 | 5814 | 457 | 352 |
| Low °F (°C) | 17-8 | 16-9 | 24-4 | 331 | 446 | 5312 | 6116 | 6217 | 5613 | 468 | 341 | 24-4 |
| Rain in (mm) | 4.2106 | 3.590 | 3.896 | 3.998 | 3.282 | 4.1104 | 3.9100 | 3.794 | 3.896 | 4.5115 | 4.2106 | 4.7119 |
| Daylight (hrs) | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
November weather port by port
| Port | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | 48°F | 38°F | 5.6 in | 10 h |
| Bar Harbor | 46°F | 35°F | 5.2 in | 10 h |
| Quebec City | 39°F | 27°F | 3.7 in | 9 h |
| Saint John | 44°F | 31°F | 4.4 in | 9 h |
| Portland, Maine | 48°F | 40°F | 4.8 in | 10 h |
| Boston | 51°F | 35°F | 3.7 in | 10 h |
| Newport, Rhode Island | 54°F | 40°F | 3.6 in | 10 h |
| Charlottetown | 44°F | 35°F | 4.2 in | 9 h |
| Sydney, Nova Scotia | 47°F | 38°F | 4.8 in | 9 h |
| Montreal | 42°F | 28°F | 2.8 in | 9 h |
| Saguenay | 37°F | 24°F | 2.8 in | 9 h |
| St. John's, Newfoundland | 44°F | 38°F | 4.6 in | 9 h |
Average daily highs and lows, 2015–2024, from NASA POWER, adjusted to sea level. Rain is the average monthly total.
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Canada & New England in November: FAQs
Is November a good time to cruise Canada & New England?
It can be, as a shoulder-season month. A handful of late-season sailings and repositioning cruises run in early November, when trees are bare and coastal weather turns cold and gusty. The North Atlantic can be rough on sea days. Fares are low, and Halifax and Boston are quiet, but many seasonal attractions have closed.
What is the weather like on a Canada & New England cruise in November?
Across Canada & New England cruise ports, November brings average highs around 45°F (7°C) and lows near 34°F, with about 4.2 inches of rain over the month and roughly 9 hours of daylight. Conditions vary from port to port and day to day.
What should I pack for a Canada & New England cruise in November?
Pack proper cold-weather layers: thermal base layers, a warm insulated waterproof jacket, hat, gloves and waterproof footwear. It's one of the wetter months, so bring a compact umbrella or rain jacket. Check your cruise line's dress code for evenings.
When is the best time to cruise Canada & New England?
May to October; fall foliage late September to mid-October, warmest July and August.. The best months are usually July, August, September, October.
Where else can I cruise in November?
November is also a top month for Mexican Riviera & Baja, Galápagos Islands, Canary Islands & Atlantic Isles, Japan, Australia & New Zealand.
Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.
Sources: NASA POWER climate data.