Annapolis in November
Good time to visit
November catches Annapolis in transition from fall charm to winter quiet. Early in the month is still lovely, but by Thanksgiving the city feels like it's settling in for a long nap.
Weather
November starts pleasant but winter creeps in fast. Early November can still hit the 60s, but by Thanksgiving you're looking at proper jacket weather. The harbor gets that moody, gray look as boat season winds down.
14°C high4°C low8 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$140/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Thanksgiving weekend activities
- •Holiday light displays begin
- •Oyster season continues
November Tips
- •Pack layers - November weather is unpredictable
- •Many seasonal restaurants start closing or reducing hours
- •Hotel rates drop significantly after early November
All Months
April through October gives you the best weather and full access to sailing season. May and September hit the sweet spot - warm days, cool evenings, and fewer crowds than peak summer. The Naval Academy graduation in late May brings thousands of visitors, so book early if you're planning around that. Summer means sailing weather, but also humidity and higher hotel rates. Commissioning Week in May is chaos - avoid unless you're there for the ceremony. Fall colors peak in mid-October around the Chesapeake Bay area. Winter can be charming for a quick historic walking tour, but many waterfront restaurants close or reduce hours. The holiday season brings colonial Christmas events and tours of decorated historic homes. Just bundle up - those harbor winds cut right through you.
Annapolis Scores
Solo
6/10
Couples
7/10
Families
8/10
Adventure
5/10
Budget
6/10
Luxury
6/10
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