Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Bardstown in November
Bardstown cools off: highs slip to 55°F (13°C), from 68°F in October, with lows of 35°F (2°C) and about 3.9 in (98 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 69/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 55°F (13°C)
- Avg low
- 35°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 3.9 in (98 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 55%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 55 min
- Comfort score
- 69/100 · Good
What November feels like
Cool days top out near 55°F (13°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Lows average 35°F (2°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.9 in (98 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are September & October.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 7°C (13°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 85/100 in October to 69/100.
- Our Kentucky Bourbon Country route recommends Apr – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 55°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Bardstown in November
November is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Maker's Mark Distillery
Distillery campus with red-wax dipping and Chihuly glass ceiling.
Old Talbott Tavern
Stone tavern dating to 1779, serving Kentucky plates and bourbon.
My Old Kentucky Home State Park
Federal Hill mansion linked to Stephen Foster's state song.
Why now November scores 69/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Bardstown Welcome Center
Court Square visitor center with bourbon trail maps, distillery tour advice and local event info.
Jim Beam American Stillhouse
Jim Beam's Clermont distillery with tours and tastings.
Nearby in November
- Louisville in November~35 mi · highs 55°F, 3.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Lexington in November~55 mi · highs 54°F, 3.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Downtown Cincinnati in November~103 mi · highs 54°F, 3.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Nashville in November~135 mi · highs 60°F, 3.9 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Bardstown in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Bardstown?
It's middling, scoring 69/100. The best months are September & October, at up to 86. Expect highs of 55°F (13°C) and 3.9 in (98 mm) of rain. Our Kentucky Bourbon Country route recommends Apr – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Bardstown in November?
Average highs are 55°F (13°C) and average lows 35°F (2°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Bardstown in November?
Some: about 3.9 in (98 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 51.4 in (1305 mm).
What should I pack for Bardstown in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 55°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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