lyb

Beany,

You're right about Californians wearing sweaters and scarfs when it's 60 degrees. To be honest, I've seen some people wear it when it's 70 degrees. But to be fair, when you live in warm weather most of the year, 60 degrees is a bit colder than I like. Also funny, my siser lives in Hawaii and has been living there for over 5 years now and when I visited her recently in March, it maybe got down to 75 degrees, and I saw locals in the morning wearing what looked like winter jackets...I guess everyone's body temperature is different, which is why it's so hard to respond when someone asks whether or not they will be cold.

StephenG

Spent 3 nights in London November 2001 on our way to France. We thought a wool sweater and warm jacket would suffice. It is only in 40's, well wrong had to buy scarfs, gloves and stocking hats after one hour. It is the wind that makes it so cold. You need to remember it is an Island in the north atlantic. We traveled on to Burgundy and the temperature was in the 30's and were not as cold because your not surrounded by water.

mamc

We have always travelled to London in May, June or September but last year, I went on business in late November and early December. The weather was very pleasant - much nicer than the same week in Washington, DC. I took a raincoat with a liner and regular work clothes and was very comfortable. There was some rain, mostly light and a number of sunny days, temperatures in the 50s. The big difference about that time of year is the hours of daylight; it is usual dark at 4:30. That just gives you an excuse to go somewhere for tea! London is a wonderful city - if you can manage, try to stay longer than 2 days.

Samsaf

We visited London for the first time in late October/early November 2003. The weather was actually pretty good. It did rain a couple of days, and it was cold a couple of days, but most of the time we had clear skies and great weather. There were a couple of days we only needed a very light jacket. We did carry umbrellas with us most days, just in case it did rain. I realize that we had unusually good weather for that time of year.

Scarlett

We have only been to England in the fall, late Oct or early Nov, oncein March.(which was the coldest visit). The weather has never been so cold as to be unbearable! It has also not been that wet, we are so lucky as to have gotten rain once in 7 years of visits.
Maybe because we were from NY, the weather was just the same? or maybe someone is exaggerating a bit, but if you want to move it to Sept, it would be nice, but so is November.

don76

apcretul
We spent 9 days in London last November and had no problems with the weather.
I live in San Diego and have 'thin blood' so just dress warmly.
You can't depend on weather forecasts as We have frozen in Edinburgh in August and, in contrast, during another trip in '89 it was actually hotter one day in May in Scotland than it was in L.A.
Just take plenty of warm clothes and enjoy London without the crowds.
Don

don76

apcretul
One more comment. If you plan to see a stage show I recommend 'Any Thing Goes'. In mid November you should be able to purchase same day tickets wirhout problem.
We saw rhe show last November and it was exceptional.

rj007

I have gone to London the past 2 Novembers and will be going again this Nov. Weather was fine. It is not unbearably cold. As others have stated, dress warmly. There are plenty of places to stop in if you need a break from the weather. I do go to London for the weather - I prefer cool weather. Plus, Nov 1st, the airfare drops quite a bit as the airlines consider summer ending Oct. 31. You will have a good time. London is my favorite city to visit and it is a great jumping off point to explore Europe. Have a great trip!

tedgale

My best trip EVER to Bath was one January, with snow on the ground: The short days, the glancing golden light of the sunsets, the oddness of thronging streets in the pitch-dark, the beckoning lights of the pubs......

Now I think of it, Cambridge was also very appealing when I visited my brother, a Canadian graduate student, in their winter term.

(I'm sure the term has a name but I do not recall it: Informed readers, please do not upbraid)

Only negative of a November visit is that the National Trust properties are closed for the season -- or used to be!

Airlawgirl

No need to upbraid-at Cambridge, winter term would be called Lent Term, fall term Michaelmas.