Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Abiquiú in November
Abiquiú cools off: highs slip to 54°F (12°C), from 67°F in October, with lows of 29°F (-1°C) and about 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 79/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 54°F (12°C)
- Avg low
- 29°F (-1°C)
- Rain
- 0.9 in (23 mm)
- Humidity
- 57%
- Cloud cover
- 41%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 02 min
- Comfort score
- 79/100 · Great
What November feels like
Afternoons only reach about 54°F (12°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Average lows of 29°F (-1°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Rain is scarce: about 0.9 in (23 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are April & May and September & October.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 29°F.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 7°C (13°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 98/100 in October to 79/100.
- Our Northern New Mexico High Desert route recommends Mar – May, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 54°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 29°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Abiquiú in November
November is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Echo Amphitheater
Natural sandstone amphitheater with a short trail and a strong echo.
Why now November scores 79/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Chimney Rock Trail
3-mile round trip up a mesa to views over Ghost Ranch and Abiquiú Lake.
Why now Highs near 54°F and 0.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort
Historic hot springs resort with soaking pools of different minerals.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Georgia O'Keeffe Home & Studio
Guided tour of the adobe home and studio where O'Keeffe lived and worked.
Abiquiú Lake
Reservoir backed by Pedernal and mesas, good for swimming and paddling.
Nearby in November
- Santa Fe in November~42 mi · highs 52°F, 0.7 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Taos in November~44 mi · highs 51°F, 0.9 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Albuquerque in November~80 mi · highs 60°F, 0.6 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Aspen in November~208 mi · highs 41°F, 1.7 in rain or snow · 7°C (13°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,346 m to Abiquiú's ~1,849 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Abiquiú in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Abiquiú?
It's middling, scoring 79/100. The best months are April & May and September & October, at up to 98. Expect highs of 54°F (12°C) and 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain. Our Northern New Mexico High Desert route recommends Mar – May, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Abiquiú in November?
Average highs are 54°F (12°C) and average lows 29°F (-1°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Abiquiú in November?
Not much: about 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 15.2 in (386 mm).
What should I pack for Abiquiú in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 54°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 29°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Abiquiú in November?
Share this November plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.