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Scottsdale events & things to do in November 2026

Start with McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Pinnacle Peak Park, plus Taliesin West. November in Scottsdale averages 23°C / 73°F highs, 9°C / 47°F nights, and about 4 rainy days.

Expect 23°C/73°F days and about 4 rainy ones in November. Start with these:

  • McDowell Sonoran Preserve★ 4.8 · 2.5k reviewsLarge desert preserve with saguaro-lined hiking and biking trails, best early in the day outside winter.
  • Pinnacle Peak Park★ 4.8 · 1.7k reviewsPopular north Scottsdale trail with granite boulders, city views, and a manageable out-and-back route.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated June 3, 2026

Scottsdale in November 2026

Weather

Temp

73°F / 47°F

22.7°C / 8.5°C

Rain

4d

1in · 25mm

Light

10.8h

Comfortable weather for trailheads, Old Town, and resort weekends.

Events & festivals

Event calendar
Show all 39 events for November

Holidays, observances & long weekends

Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.

  • Nov 11Veterans DayPublic holiday
  • Nov 26Thanksgiving DayPublic holiday
  • Nov 26-Nov 29Long weekend with bridge day

About Scottsdale

City overview

Scottsdale is the desert-resort edge of metro Phoenix, with Old Town galleries, Sonoran trailheads, spa hotels, spring-training baseball, and golf spread between walkable historic blocks and car-dependent resort districts. The best months are sharply seasonal: winter and spring are premium outdoor windows, while summer is an extreme-heat trip built around pools, early starts, and indoor backups.

Food & drink

Scottsdale dining splits between resort restaurants, Sonoran and Mexican food, steakhouses, cocktail bars, health-conscious brunch spots, and polished Old Town dining rooms. Old Town works without a car for dinner, while North Scottsdale resorts and trailhead restaurants require rideshare or driving.

Top sights

Ranked for November suitability using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.

Map of Scottsdale with pinned top attractions (1 through 6)
  1. 1Taliesin West
  2. 2Butterfly Wonderland
  3. 3Spring Training Baseball
  4. 4Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West
  5. 5Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
  6. 6Old Town Scottsdale
  • Taliesin West in Scottsdale1

    Taliesin West

    4.6★outdoorClosed Tue/Wed

    Frank Lloyd Wright winter home and architecture campus at the foot of the McDowell Mountains.

    Wikipedia
  • Butterfly Wonderland in Scottsdale2

    Butterfly Wonderland

    4.6★outdoorOpen daily

    Indoor rainforest conservatory in the Salt River area, useful for families and hot or rainy afternoons.

  • 3

    Spring Training Baseball

    4.5★outdoor

    Cactus League games at Scottsdale Stadium and nearby Phoenix-area ballparks during late February and March.

Show 3 more sights
  • 4Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West
  • 5Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
  • 6Old Town Scottsdale

Neighborhoods

  • Old Town in scottsdale us1

    Old Town

    First-time base for galleries, restaurants, nightlife, museums, and walkable resort shuttles.

  • Arts District in scottsdale us2

    Arts District

    Main Street and Marshall Way galleries, Thursday art walks, public art, and dinner reservations.

  • South Scottsdale in scottsdale us3

    South Scottsdale

    Lower-key local restaurants, breweries, and easier access to Tempe and Papago Park.

Explore Scottsdale neighborhoods in depth

Day trips

  • 15km / 20 min by car

    Desert Botanical Garden

    Phoenix cactus garden with Sonoran desert plants, seasonal art installations, and Papago Park views.

  • 70km / 1.5h by car

    Apache Trail & Canyon Lake

    Desert scenic drive with lake views, Superstition Mountain scenery, and old-stagecoach-road drama.

  • 200km / 2.25h by car

    Sedona

    Red-rock hiking, galleries, and vortex-viewpoint day trip, best started early from Scottsdale.

Getting around

Old Town is walkable, but Scottsdale as a whole is spread out. Use a car or rideshare for resorts, trailheads, golf courses, Kierland, and day trips; in summer, avoid exposed trail time after mid-morning.

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Common questions about Scottsdale in November

What to pack for Scottsdale in November

Pack for November's weather, not a generic Scottsdale checklist.

  • Layerable daytime clothes for average highs around 23°C / 73°F.
  • A light evening layer because nights average 9°C / 47°F.
  • Sun protection and comfortable walking shoes; rain is usually limited this month.
How many days do you need in Scottsdale
3 days covers the main Scottsdale highlights at a realistic pace. Add 3 extra days if you want the listed day trips.
Is Scottsdale worth visiting in November
Yes. November in Scottsdale averages 23°C / 73°F highs, 9°C / 47°F nights, and about 4 rainy days.

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