Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Cherokee in November
Cherokee cools off: highs slip to 57°F (14°C), from 68°F in October, with lows of 36°F (2°C) and about 4.3 in (108 mm) of rain.
It scores 74/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 57°F (14°C)
- Avg low
- 36°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 4.3 in (108 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 49%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 05 min
- Comfort score
- 74/100 · Good
What November feels like
Highs near 57°F (14°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Nights cool to an average low of 36°F (2°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.3 in (108 mm).
Plan around November
November is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April & May and September & October).
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 6°C (11°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 87/100 in October to 74/100.
- Our Blue Ridge Parkway Slow Drive recommends May – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
- Our Smokies Weekend route recommends Apr – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 36°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 Cherokee in November
November is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Waterrock Knob
Short summit trail from the Parkway with 360-degree views.
Why now November scores 74/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Oconaluftee Visitor Center & Mountain Farm Museum
Smokies visitor center with historic farm buildings; elk often graze nearby.
Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual
Cherokee artists' cooperative selling baskets, pottery and carvings.
Peter's Pancakes & Waffles
Cherokee breakfast spot by the river, a local standby.
Why now Highs near 57°F and 4.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Museum of the Cherokee People
Museum telling the Cherokee story from earliest times to today.
Mingo Falls
One of the tallest falls in the southern Appalachians, 120 ft, on Cherokee land.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in November
- Townsend in November~28 mi · highs 61°F, 4.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Asheville in November~44 mi · highs 57°F, 4.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Knoxville in November~47 mi · highs 61°F, 3.9 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Blowing Rock in November~103 mi · highs 51°F, 3.7 in rain · 4°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~866 m to Cherokee's ~663 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.
Cherokee in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Cherokee?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 74/100 against a best of 87 in April & May and September & October. Expect highs of 57°F (14°C) and 4.3 in (108 mm) of rain. Our Blue Ridge Parkway Slow Drive recommends May – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Cherokee in November?
Average highs are 57°F (14°C) and average lows 36°F (2°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Cherokee in November?
Some: about 4.3 in (108 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 54.8 in (1393 mm).
What should I pack for Cherokee in November?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 36°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).
Planning Cherokee in November?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.