November in Scottsdale, AZ: peak season for golf — great conditions and a wide playing window. Best tee times: mid-morning through early afternoon.
| Average November Weather | |
|---|---|
| Avg daily high | 76°F |
| Avg daily low | 52°F |
| Rainy days | 3 / mo |
| Avg peak wind | 9.7 mph |
November is the month when traveling golfers and local regulars want different things — and Scottsdale delivers for both, but in different ways. Visitors arriving from cooler climates will find 76°F highs and only 3 precipitation days genuinely comfortable and worth a flight. Local regulars, accustomed to playing through the brutal summer heat and the still-warm 89°F days of October, may simply notice that the courses finally feel easy again.
The numbers back up the enthusiasm without requiring any embellishment. Peak wind of 9.7 mph makes November the second-calmest month of the year, tied with January. That combination of mild air and minimal wind means ball flight is predictable and scores tend to reflect actual skill rather than conditions. The 24°F daily swing — from a 52°F morning low to a 76°F afternoon high — is the one variable that genuinely separates the prepared traveler from the underprepared one.
With peak-season demand arriving in November, tee times fill quickly as peak season begins, particularly on weekends when winter visitors start arriving in force. Morning rounds start cool at 52°F, so if you prefer walking in a light jacket and finishing before wind picks up, a 9–10 AM tee time typically hits the sweet spot between warmth and afternoon crowds. See how conditions rate hour by hour on our playability scale.
October plays 13°F warmer at the high end and carries one more precipitation day, so golfers who waited out the heat will find November meaningfully more comfortable without giving up much in the way of dry conditions. Heading into December, expect highs to drop another 10°F to 66°F and precipitation days to jump from 3 to 6, making November the cleaner choice between the two if afternoon warmth matters to your round. Wind actually calms slightly into December at 8.8 mph versus November's 9.7 mph, but that 0.9 mph difference is unlikely to change your club selection.
Climate normals show the long-term picture, but day-to-day weather varies. Check today's live golf weather score for Scottsdale, AZ for the current playability rating, hourly wind, temperature, and the recommended tee time window.
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No — November highs average 76°F, which falls squarely in the ideal 60–80°F playing range. Morning lows of 52°F can feel brisk for a desert trip, but temperatures climb quickly, and most golfers are comfortable in a single layer by the back nine of a morning round.
November marks the start of peak season, so expect courses to be noticeably busier than during the summer months. Weekend tee sheets at popular resort courses fill up well in advance, while weekday mornings offer more flexibility. Booking ahead is more important in November than during the slower summer months.