Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Door County in November
Door County cools off: highs slip to 43°F (6°C), from 55°F in October, with lows of 33°F (1°C) and about 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 47/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 43°F (6°C)
- Avg low
- 33°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 2.2 in (57 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 18 min
- Comfort score
- 47/100 · Fair
What November feels like
Afternoons only reach about 43°F (6°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights cool to an average low of 33°F (1°C).
About 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's November.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 75%.
Only about 9 h 18 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are June – September.
- Comfort slips from 65/100 in October to 47/100.
- Our Chicago & Great Lakes route recommends Jun – Sep, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 43°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Door County in November
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Pelletier's Restaurant & Fish Boil
Traditional Door County fish boil with the flame-up finale, followed by cherry pie.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 43°F.
Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant
Swedish pancakes with lingonberries under goats grazing on the sod roof.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Door Peninsula Winery
Winery in an old schoolhouse pouring cherry and fruit wines.
Why now A cozy break on a 43°F day.
Cana Island Lighthouse
1869 lighthouse on an island reached by wading or a hay wagon across the causeway.
Whitefish Dunes State Park
Sand dunes and a long beach next to Cave Point.
Nearby in November
- Sleeping Bear Dunes in November~58 mi · highs 44°F, 2.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Traverse City in November~79 mi · highs 44°F, 2.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Mackinac Island in November~138 mi · highs 41°F, 3.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Milwaukee in November~140 mi · highs 46°F, 2.2 in rain · 2°C (3°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.
Door County in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Door County?
It's middling, scoring 47/100. The best months are June – September, at up to 84. Expect highs of 43°F (6°C) and 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain. Our Chicago & Great Lakes route recommends Jun – Sep, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Door County in November?
Average highs are 43°F (6°C) and average lows 33°F (1°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Door County in November?
Not much: about 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 33.7 in (855 mm).
What should I pack for Door County in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 43°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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