Going fo the first time in November (21-26) What is the weather like?

[katebeth]

We have been at all times to Disney but this is our first time in November. We're going right before Thanksgiving. I know the crowds will be up, but we have gone in December before Christmas so I am thinking they will be similar.
What will the weather be like at this time?

 

[CarolynFH]

You'll need to pack layers, because you won't know until you're there. You can look at the weather report just before you start to pack, but don't take it as a promise because it can change at short notice. It can be warm in the afternoon and cool at night and in early mornings. We've worn shorts and t-shirts, and we've worn jeans and sweatshirts, and many of the jackets in my coat closet were purchased on breezy, chilly evenings in the parks.

 

[scrappinginontario]

Layers will be your best option.

 

[OKW Lover]

Good advice from @CarolynFH above. No way to know what the weather will be then. Just because somebody had good weather or horrible weather at that time of year on a previous visit doesn't help with this year.

 

[JODEE2090]

We went the first week of December 2024 and the beginning of the week was cold (sweatshirts and leggings) then the end of the week was hot (shorts and tank tops). Pack a variety of clothes.

 

[chris4disney]

I think it also depends on where you from. We live just south of Cleveland Ohio. So when we come to Disney in the supposed cooler months of Florida, we often times will still be wearing shorts and t-shirts. Because to us, 55+ degrees in November is shorts weather! But then we'll see locals and cast members wearing winter coats. LOL

 

[austinelsa]

we are going then too. when do the crowds really kick up for thanksgiving? that weekend?

 

[pixiedust2u]

Pack for everything! Layers, layers! And don’t forget your rain gear, it’s Florida after all.

 

[disneyseniors]

We went in November one time and it was supposed to be very warm. I only brought shorts and t shirts. ( I know that was dumb, lol). It then got Cold. I wore my husbands sweater the whole time. He only took one so he was cold most of the time. We never go to Florida without winter coats and shorts

 

[CarolynFH]

we are going then too. when do the crowds really kick up for thanksgiving? that weekend?

In our experience a number of years ago, crowds kind of start rising the weekend before Thanksgiving, then there’s another bump on Wednesday, it’s very busy Thursday through Saturday, then on Sunday a lot of travelers have to be back at school or work on Monday so it starts to diminish.

 

[dez1978]

We are going the 22-30th. I went a few years ago the last week of Nov. In the morning and evening I needed a hoodie and pants. But mid day was 75-80. IT was great.

 

[austinelsa]

In our experience a number of years ago, crowds kind of start rising the weekend before Thanksgiving, then there’s another bump on Wednesday, it’s very busy Thursday through Saturday, then on Sunday a lot of travelers have to be back at school or work on Monday so it starts to diminish.

i was hoping this was true! we are going wed-thu-fri-sat the week before the week of Thanksgiving, thinking saturday will probably be really crowded but the other days would be alot lower. Esp in MK on party days.

Ive only ever been to wdw during peak spring break, so i feel like theres a good chance its going to feel better than that no matter what lol.

and for temps, we go to south florida every year for thanksgiving from TX, and its always been pretty warm, except the years it has poured. im planning layers and some rain gear as well as a bathing suit. cuz you never know!

 

[DebbieB]

I think it also depends on where you from. We live just south of Cleveland Ohio. So when we come to Disney in the supposed cooler months of Florida, we often times will still be wearing shorts and t-shirts. Because to us, 55+ degrees in November is shorts weather! But then we'll see locals and cast members wearing winter coats. LOL

I’m from Pittsburgh, not too far from you. If it’s sunny, 55 isn’t bad during the day. But after dark, it gets cold if daytime temp is below 70. I’ve brought a coat and was glad to have it. On the other hand, I’ve had temps in the 80’s in early December and just needed a light jacket for night. You really have to watch the forecast.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Pack for it all.

In the same 10 day long mid/late Nov trip I was sweating in shorts and a tank top at the beginning and buying gloves and scarves because we were freezing at the end and jeans & sweatshirts didn't cut it (and we weren't alone in freezing! We bought the last gloves/scarves WL had and they still hadn't gotten more in when we left a couple days later).

 

[MIChessGuy]

Forced to pay gift shop clothing prices--that's how you KNOW it's cold.