November in Boston, MA: shoulder season for golf — playable with smart tee time selection. Best tee times: late morning to early afternoon after dew burns off.
| Average November Weather | |
|---|---|
| Avg daily high | 52°F |
| Avg daily low | 36°F |
| Rainy days | 10 / mo |
| Avg peak wind | 13.2 mph |
November in Boston splits golfers into two camps pretty cleanly. The traveling golfer chasing optimal conditions will find better months elsewhere — a 52°F average high sits well below the 60–80°F comfort window, and 13.2 mph peak winds push into moderate territory. But November is actually the driest month of the year here, with only 10 precipitation days, which gives it a real edge over the rain-soaked shoulder months on either side.
The local regular, by contrast, knows exactly what this month offers: uncrowded tee sheets, lower green fees, and the quiet satisfaction of a brisk late-autumn round before courses start closing for the season. Dress for a 16°F daily swing — mornings near 36°F turn into early afternoons around 52°F — and you can get a comfortable back nine in if you time it right. This is a month for regulars who know the courses and can work around the wind.
Book midday tee times — ideally between 11 AM and 1 PM — to catch the warmest part of the day near the 52°F high and let morning frost on greens and fairways clear. With courses less crowded than peak season, same-week booking is usually fine, but weekends can still fill early among locals looking to squeeze out the final rounds of the year. See how conditions rate hour by hour on our playability scale.
November is noticeably colder than October, with the average high dropping 11°F from 63°F to 52°F, though you actually gain two drier days — 10 precipitation days versus October's 12. Wind is nearly identical, ticking up just 0.6 mph to 13.2 mph. December brings another sharp 10°F drop in the average high down to 42°F and adds four more precipitation days, making November the clear better choice between the two late-season months.
Climate normals show the long-term picture, but day-to-day weather varies. Check today's live golf weather score for Boston, MA for the current playability rating, hourly wind, temperature, and the recommended tee time window.
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Most public and municipal courses in the Boston area remain open through November, though hours shorten and some close after Thanksgiving depending on conditions. With only 10 precipitation days — the driest month of the year locally — you can usually find a playable window most weeks. It's worth calling ahead after mid-month, as early cold snaps can prompt early closures.
Expect an average high around 52°F with mornings near 36°F, so cold-weather gear is essential rather than optional. A thermal base layer, wind-resistant mid-layer, and waterproof gloves will cover most conditions, but pack for the low end since 13.2 mph peak winds make 52°F feel considerably colder on exposed holes. Tee times around midday give you the best shot at comfortable temperatures.