Bath in November
Good time to visit
November is the start of Bath's quiet season - chilly, often wet, but with significantly fewer tourists and lower prices. If you don't mind the weather, you'll have Bath's Georgian splendor largely to yourself.
Weather
November turns properly chilly with highs around 11°C and frequent grey skies. Rain increases to about 12 days, often that persistent drizzle that seems to last forever. The Georgian buildings look imposing rather than welcoming, but there's something romantic about Bath in the gathering gloom of winter.
11°C high5°C low12 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$90/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Bath Christmas Market begins late November
November Tips
- •The Bath Christmas Market transforms the city center but doesn't really get going until the final week
- •Indoor attractions like the Fashion Museum become much more appealing as outdoor walking gets grim
- •Restaurant prices drop back to off-season rates, making this a good time for food lovers on a budget
All Months
May through September offers the best weather and longest days. Summer temperatures rarely top 25°C, perfect for walking those Georgian streets without overheating.
June brings the Bath Festival — three weeks of classical music, literature, and jazz. Book accommodation early as prices jump 30% during festival weeks.
July and August see the biggest crowds. The Roman Baths queue stretches around the block by noon, and restaurants fill up fast. But the weather's most reliable and all attractions run extended hours.
September might be the sweet spot. Crowds thin out after school holidays, but weather stays mild. The autumn light makes those honey-colored buildings glow.
Winter has charm if you don't mind shorter days. The Christmas Market (late November to mid-December) transforms the city center into something from a Dickens novel. Hotel prices drop significantly, and you'll have attractions mostly to yourself.
Avoid weekends if possible — day-trippers from London pack the streets. Tuesday through Thursday offers the best balance of open attractions and manageable crowds.
Bath Scores
Solo
8/10
Couples
9/10
Families
7/10
Adventure
3/10
Budget
5/10
Luxury
8/10
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