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Charlevoix in November
Charlevoix cools off: highs slip to 35°F (2°C), from 49°F in October, with lows of 24°F (-4°C) and about 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 39/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 35°F (2°C)
- Avg low
- 24°F (-4°C)
- Rain or snow
- 3.4 in (87 mm)
- Humidity
- 89%
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 02 min
- Comfort score
- 39/100 · Tough
What November feels like
Highs only reach about 35°F (2°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 76%.
Only about 9 h 02 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around November
November is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are June – September.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 24°F.
- Snow becomes likely from November, so check road and trail conditions.
- Comfort slips from 51/100 in October to 39/100.
- Our Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix route recommends Jun – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 24°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 3.4 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Charlevoix in November
With highs near 35°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Train de Charlevoix
Seasonal riverside rail line between Baie-Saint-Paul and La Malbaie, hugging the St. Lawrence shore.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best fall colour.
Le Saint-Pub
Brewpub of Microbrasserie Charlevoix serving hearty dishes with house Dominus Vobiscum beers.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 35°F.
Laiterie Charlevoix
Family cheese dairy making Le 1608 and other local cheeses, with a tasting shop.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie National Park
Some of eastern Canada's highest rock walls rise above the river; hike L'Acropole-des-Draveurs or paddle.
Baie-Saint-Paul
Artist village with galleries and cafés along Rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 35°F.
Nearby in November
- Québec City in November~65 mi · highs 39°F, 3.5 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Montréal in November~208 mi · highs 42°F, 3.2 in rain or snow · 4°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Mont-Tremblant in November~220 mi · highs 38°F, 3.7 in rain or snow · 1°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Maine in November~225 mi · highs 44°F, 4.3 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~483 m to Charlevoix's ~319 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.
Charlevoix in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Charlevoix?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 39/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are June – September. Expect highs of 35°F (2°C) and 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain or snow. Our Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix route recommends Jun – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Charlevoix in November?
Average highs are 35°F (2°C) and average lows 24°F (-4°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Charlevoix in November?
Some: about 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain or snow falls across November on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 43.4 in (1102 mm).
What should I pack for Charlevoix in November?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 24°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 3.4 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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