Packing List
November Packing List for Orlando — What to Wear & Bring
November is one of Orlando's best weather months — 78°F highs, 58°F lows, and only 5 rain days. The humidity is gone, the afternoon storms have ended, and the air is crisp and comfortable. Holiday celebrations begin mid-month: Walt Disney World's holiday overlays and Universal's Christmas decorations launch in November. Thanksgiving week brings a massive crowd surge. Pack light warm-weather clothes for daytime, a medium jacket for 58°F evenings and early mornings, and comfortable walking shoes for the season's longest park days.
Averages 58–78°F, ~5 days of rain
Clothing
November's 78°F highs in Orlando are warm enough for short sleeves during midday park touring — the walkways at Walt Disney World and Universal are comfortable in a t-shirt without the oppressive heat that defines summer months.
November mornings and evenings in Orlando drop to 58°F, and early rope-drop arrivals at Walt Disney World's park gates at 7–8 AM feel genuinely cool — a jacket that you can tie around your waist by midday handles the 20°F daily temperature swing.
The 78°F/58°F temperature range in November means mornings and evenings at Orlando's parks call for pants, while midday is shorts weather — packing both gives you the flexibility to match the day's plans and park hours.
November evenings at Walt Disney World's holiday events and EPCOT's Festival of the Holidays food booths are comfortable at 58–65°F — a light sweater is the right layer for the outdoor festival kitchens and nighttime fireworks.
Footwear
November's comfortable weather means the longest park days of the year — visitors stay from rope drop through nighttime fireworks at Magic Kingdom, easily logging 12–15 miles on concrete. Supportive athletic shoes with serious cushioning are essential.
At 78°F, November is pleasant for sandals during non-park activities — Disney Springs' holiday shopping, International Drive's restaurant corridor, and resort pool areas are all comfortable in casual footwear.
58°F mornings at Orlando's park gates make sandals uncomfortable for the first hour — closed-toe walking shoes handle both the cool morning start and the warm midday transition without requiring a footwear change.
Accessories
November's UV index in Orlando is moderate, but 8–10 hours of outdoor park touring at Walt Disney World still delivers meaningful cumulative sun exposure — the open expanses at EPCOT's World Showcase and Animal Kingdom's safari areas require protection during clear-sky days.
November's lower sun angle in Orlando creates direct glare during morning and late afternoon walks at the parks — the wide-open Main Street USA at Magic Kingdom and the World Showcase lagoon perimeter catch the low sun directly.
With only 5 rain days, November is Orlando's driest month — but the occasional storm can still hit, and a compact rain layer in your park bag is lightweight insurance.
Between a jacket for morning and evening, sunscreen, a water bottle, and potential rain gear, a small park day backpack keeps everything organized through November's long rope-drop-to-fireworks park days.
Local tips for Orlando in November
- 1.Thanksgiving week (Wednesday through Sunday) is one of Walt Disney World and Universal's busiest periods of the entire year — wait times for headliner rides can exceed 120 minutes, and parks reach capacity. If visiting Thanksgiving week, arrive at rope drop and use Genie+ or Lightning Lane to manage the crowds.
- 2.EPCOT's International Festival of the Holidays launches in mid-November with holiday food booths, Candlelight Processional concerts, and seasonal decorations around the World Showcase — the 78°F daytime and 58°F evening temperatures make it the most comfortable festival weather of the year. The Candlelight Processional requires separate dining package reservations for guaranteed seating.
- 3.Early-to-mid November (before Thanksgiving week) is one of Orlando's best-kept secrets — crowds are low, the weather is near-perfect at 78°F, holiday decorations are up, and hotel rates haven't yet hit holiday premiums. If your schedule is flexible, this 2-week window offers the best combination of weather, crowds, and value.