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Rocky Mountains Weather in November

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America in November.

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Thinking about venturing to the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America this November and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Rocky Mountains in November

The Rocky Mountains, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. November in the Rocky Mountains generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 2°C (36°F) in Big Sky to 8°C (46°F) in Estes Park. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C (27°F) in Estes Park and -8°C (18°F) in Big Sky. In numerous regions in the United States of America, November is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.

To explore the conditions in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Estes Park with an average of 13 mm (0.5 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Big Sky with 57 mm (2.2 in).

Explore the Rocky Mountains by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Rocky Mountains — and find the best time to visit. (based on Breckenridge)

January-1°C (30°F) February-1°C (30°F) March4°C (39°F) April7°C (45°F) May12°C (54°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August20°C (68°F) September17°C (63°F) October10°C (50°F) November4°C (39°F) December-1°C (30°F)
Best Time to Visit the Rocky Mountains →

Best Places to Visit in the Rocky Mountains in November

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Rocky Mountains.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Rocky Mountains

What is the weather like in November for some of the most popular destinations in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America?

Temperature range in the Rocky Mountains (November)

Precipitation variation in the Rocky Mountains (November)

Breckenridge

In November Breckenridge generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Breckenridge →

Park City

In November Park City generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
6°C (43°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly sun hours
244 hours
152 hours
110 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Park City →

Estes Park

In November Estes Park generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
35 mm (1.4 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Estes Park →

Aspen

In November Aspen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
6°C (43°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Aspen →

Bozeman

In November Bozeman generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
6°C (43°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Bozeman →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Rocky Mountains, in the United States of America.

In our records: the United States of America November extremes

Notable November records observed across cities in the United States of America in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest November day in the United States of America brought 473 mm (19 in) in Hilo on November 2, 2000.

Popular cities in November

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Rocky Mountains in November.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Breckenridge 4°C (39°F) -9°C (16°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Park City 6°C (43°F) -4°C (25°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Estes Park 8°C (46°F) -3°C (27°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Aspen 6°C (43°F) -7°C (19°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Bozeman 6°C (43°F) -5°C (23°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Vail 4°C (39°F) -8°C (18°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)

The Rocky Mountains weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America in November?

In November, the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America generally has poor weather conditions. Breckenridge sees daytime temperatures near 4°C (39°F), with nights cooling to roughly -9°C (16°F).

What is the average temperature in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America in November?

In Breckenridge, the average daytime high in November is 4°C (39°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -9°C (16°F).

Does the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in November?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America during November, with Breckenridge averaging close to 34 mm (1.3 in).

Is November a Good Time to Visit the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Breckenridge, November may not be the ideal time to visit the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America.

On average, the best time to visit the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Breckenridge. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Rocky Mountains.

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