What is the weather like in Gibraltar in November?

Short answer

Gibraltar in November averages daytime highs of about 19°C and night-time lows of about 14°C, with around 7 days of rain and 4 to 5 hours of sunshine a day. The sea is around 19°C.

Detailed answer

Temperatures

The average daily high in November is 19.1°C and the average low is 14.1°C, based on 1991 to 2020 records at Gibraltar Airport. Older German Weather Service records for 1961 to 1990 are very close.

Rain and sunshine

November averages around 99 mm of rain over about 7 days with 1 mm or more, though totals vary a lot from year to year. Sunshine averages about 4.5 hours a day.

What November is like

November is mild but changeable, and it is one of the wetter months. Rain usually comes in heavy bursts between sunny spells, so a wet morning often clears by the afternoon.

The sea is still around 19°C, which some visitors find warm enough for a brief swim on a sunny day.

Wind

Gibraltar's weather is shaped by two local winds through the Strait: the Levanter from the east, which brings humid air and cloud over the Rock, and the Poniente from the west, which brings clearer, drier weather. Strong winds around the Rock can make flights divert to Malaga.

What to wear

Bring layers: a T-shirt or light top for sunny middays, a jumper and a waterproof jacket. Shoes with good grip help on wet, steep streets and paths.