Best weather predictor

[julesann]

Looks like rain is arriving with the Holiday Season and lasting for a few days at least. I am wondering what locals use as the best weather predictor for Disneyland.

 

[LKing]

What days are you looking at?

 

[julesann]

What days are you looking at?

Nov 13-17.

 

[LKing]

I can't speak for anyone else, but I like Accuweather. The problem is that weather can be fickle this time of year. A couple days ago it was predicted to be in the high 80s on Saturday. Today it looks like the heat was pushed back a couple of days.

Right now Accuweather predicts
Friday, Nov 14 - cloudy with a little rain in the afternoon
Saturday Nov 15 - thick cloud cover
Sunday Nov 16 - Brilliant sunshine
Monday Nov 17 - Cloudy; a little morning rain followed by a shower in spots in the afternoon

I would wait until a couple of days before your trip and see if the prediction has changed.

As far as what to pack - bring layers. You'll probably wear tshirts during the day and sweatshirts in the evening. If you plan on buying clothing as souvenirs, take that into account.

 

[joseph821]

I can't speak for anyone else, but I like Accuweather. The problem is that weather can be fickle this time of year. A couple days ago it was predicted to be in the high 80s on Saturday. Today it looks like the heat was pushed back a couple of days. Right now Accuweather predicts "cloudy with a little rain in the afternoon" on Friday Nov 14. Saturday Nov 15 is "thick cloud cover." Sunday Nov 16 is "Brilliant sunshine" and Monday Nov 17 is "Cloudy; a little morning rain followed by a shower in spots in the afternoon." I would wait until a couple of days before your trip and see if the prediction has changed.

As far as what to pack - bring layers. You'll probably wear tshirts during the day and sweatshirts in the evening. If you plan on buying clothing as souvenirs, take that into account.

I agree. Accuweather is good.
I also like timeanddate.com for weather. I also use ventusky.com which is very accurate. Also MSN weather and BBC weather.

 

[julesann]

very helpful. Thank you @LKing @joseph821 .

 

[Tinkaboo]

Well.... I'm gonna hope a big area of high pressure moves in and gets rid of the rain...otherwise there goes all my cute outfits! Dang it anyway...

Hope it doesn't ruin nighttime entertainment...

Hopefully the forecast will stay true for Dapper Day so everyone can look "neat and pretty" and like always, I will come prepared for anything (although I was really hoping to keep it to ONE SUITCASE this trip).

 

[joseph821]

very helpful. Thank you @LKing @joseph821 .

Right now ventusky shows rain on Nov. 14 from 4pm to Midnight about an 1 inch. Ventusky uses all the worldwide weather models not just the USA GFS model.

 

[LKing]

Just a reminder that the Christmas Fantasy Parade starts on Nov 14. It runs at 3 pm and 5:15 pm. Paint the Night will not run during the holidays.

Note: The last time I looked, Tapestry of Happiness was off the schedule during the holidays but it looks like it has been added back, including an earlier showing at 6:30 pm.

 

[disneychrista]

I use Accuweather because the built in weather app for iPhone is so wrong most of the time (for my area at least). Weatherbug is also pretty good.

 

[Tinkaboo]

I use Accuweather because the built in weather app for iPhone is so wrong most of the time (for my area at least). Weatherbug is also pretty good.

That is so true! I'll tell my DH something about our weather (particularly in winter when a storm is forecast) and he just says, "where'd you see that?" "On my phone" ..."get a real app..." he laughs.

So I downloaded the Accuweather app and I'll go by that...

 

[Tinkaboo]

Does Fantasmic cancel if it rains? I assume it depends on how intense the rain is...I've been there when it's freezing cold but never during rain.

How about parade? I think I've seen it canceled due to rain because they don't want dancers slipping.

I guess Saturday is only day I'm really worried about...Sunday and Monday look ok...don't care if it's cloudy.

 

[hardcorestitch]

Looks like rain is arriving with the Holiday Season and lasting for a few days at least. I am wondering what locals use as the best weather predictor for Disneyland.

Check the AccuWeather forecast from ABC7 Los Angeles … I guess you could say Disneyland has its own weather forecaster.

 

[LKing]

I can't speak for anyone else, but I like Accuweather. The problem is that weather can be fickle this time of year. A couple days ago it was predicted to be in the high 80s on Saturday. Today it looks like the heat was pushed back a couple of days. Right now Accuweather predicts "cloudy with a little rain in the afternoon" on Friday Nov 14. Saturday Nov 15 is "thick cloud cover." Sunday Nov 16 is "Brilliant sunshine" and Monday Nov 17 is "Cloudy; a little morning rain followed by a shower in spots in the afternoon." I would wait until a couple of days before your trip and see if the prediction has changed.

As far as what to pack - bring layers. You'll probably wear tshirts during the day and sweatshirts in the evening. If you plan on buying clothing as souvenirs, take that into account.

And just like that, Accuweather predictions have changed. They will likely change again before next weekend.
To me, the current predictions sound like rain is going to happen in the evening/early morning. With daytime temps in the mid 70s, it will probably be pretty sticky.

Predictions on 11/7/25
Friday Nov 14 - Cloudy with a high of 77
Saturday Nov 15 - A thick cloud cover with a couple of showers, then a steadier rain. High of 75.
Sunday Nov 16 - A couple of showers in the morning; otherwise, intervals of clouds and sunshine. High of 76.
Monday Nov 17 - Mostly cloudy with a high of 72

 

[Pluto468]

I've been wondering about the weather, too! I'm supposed to be there Nov 15-18. Hopefully it clears up.

 

[LKing]

Accuweather's forecast of rain is gone. I would keep checking closer to your trip.

Prediction on 11/8/25
Friday Nov 14 - Cloudy with a high of 77
Saturday Nov 15 - Sunshine with a high of 73
Sunday Nov 16 - Mostly sunny with a high of 71
Monday Nov 17 - Partly sunny with a high of 70

 

[Tinkaboo]

I know...I checked first thing this morning just for giggles and my cloud of depression immediately lifted and just like that, I'm back to all my original plans! Thank you angels and weather gods!
I did order a clear umbrella from Kohls...might keep that anyway but no shoe covers!

 

[LKing]

Prediction on 11/9/25 - Looks like it is cooling down which will be nice. It sounds like it will be humid as the "real feel" is warmer than the predicted temp.
Friday Nov 14 - Clouds giving way to some sun and cool; periods of rain early in the morning, then a brief shower or two in the afternoon. High of 71
Saturday Nov 15 - Plenty of sun with a high of 69
Sunday Nov 16 - Rather cloudy with a high of 71
Monday Nov 17 - Cloudy; a morning shower in spots, then afternoon rain with a high of 70

 

[Pluto468]

Prediction on 11/9/25 - Looks like it is cooling down which will be nice. It sounds like it will be humid as the "real feel" is warmer than the predicted temp.
Friday Nov 14 - Clouds giving way to some sun and cool; periods of rain early in the morning, then a brief shower or two in the afternoon. High of 71
Saturday Nov 15 - Plenty of sun with a high of 69
Sunday Nov 16 - Rather cloudy with a high of 71
Monday Nov 17 - Cloudy; a morning shower in spots, then afternoon rain with a high of 70

Thanks for the update, LKing! That looks pretty good but I wonder exactly how much it will rain in the afternoon. I don't mind a little, but if it's going on for hours that would stink. If only Madame Leota had a crystal ball for the weather.

 

[LKing]

Thanks for the update, LKing! That looks pretty good but I wonder exactly how much it will rain in the afternoon. I don't mind a little, but if it's going on for hours that would stink. If only Madame Leota had a crystal ball for the weather.

I think we would see wording along the lines of "periods of heavy rain" vs "a brief shower or two." I would watch the "afternoon rain" on Monday 11/17 to see if that amounts to something more or if it dissipates.