Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Denver in November
Denver cools off: highs slip to 55°F (13°C), from 67°F in October, with lows of 31°F (-1°C) and about 0.7 in (18 mm) of rain.
It scores 79/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 55°F (13°C)
- Avg low
- 31°F (-1°C)
- Rain
- 0.7 in (18 mm)
- Humidity
- 51%
- Cloud cover
- 48%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 46 min
- Comfort score
- 79/100 · Great
What November feels like
Afternoons only reach about 55°F (13°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Average lows of 31°F (-1°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Rain is scarce: about 0.7 in (18 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around November
November is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April & May and September & October).
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 31°F.
- Comfort slips from 95/100 in October to 79/100.
- Our Colorado Rockies route recommends Jun – Sep, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 55°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 31°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Denver in November
November is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Larimer Square
Denver's oldest block, lined with Victorian buildings, string lights, shops and restaurants.
Why now November scores 79/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
Concert venue set between 300-foot sandstone monoliths with views back to the Denver skyline.
Why now Highs near 55°F and 0.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Denver Central Market
Food hall in a restored RiNo warehouse with pizza, tacos, pastries and a central bar.
Denver Botanic Gardens
24 acres of themed gardens including a Japanese garden and a high-plains alpine collection.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Buckhorn Exchange
Denver's oldest restaurant (1893), packed with taxidermy and serving steaks and game.
Nearby in November
- Rocky Mountain NP in November~56 mi · highs 35°F, 1.4 in rain or snow · 11°C (20°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Breckenridge in November~59 mi · highs 34°F, 1.7 in rain or snow · 12°C (21°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Vail in November~73 mi · highs 39°F, 1.7 in rain or snow · 9°C (16°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Aspen in November~105 mi · highs 41°F, 1.7 in rain or snow · 8°C (14°F) cooler by day, wetter
These averages also cover City Park and Downtown Denver & 16th Street.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,095 m to Denver's ~1,597 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.
Denver in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Denver?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 79/100 against a best of 95 in April & May and September & October. Expect highs of 55°F (13°C) and 0.7 in (18 mm) of rain. Our Colorado Rockies route recommends Jun – Sep, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Denver in November?
Average highs are 55°F (13°C) and average lows 31°F (-1°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Denver in November?
Not much: about 0.7 in (18 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 17.3 in (440 mm).
What should I pack for Denver in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 55°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 31°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Denver in November?
Share this November plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.