Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Dubuque in November
Dubuque cools off: highs slip to 46°F (8°C), from 60°F in October, with lows of 29°F (-2°C) and about 2.1 in (54 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 56/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 46°F (8°C)
- Avg low
- 29°F (-2°C)
- Rain
- 2.1 in (54 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 32 min
- Comfort score
- 56/100 · Fair
What November feels like
Cool days top out near 46°F (8°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Average lows of 29°F (-2°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 2.1 in (54 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's November.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are May and August – October.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 29°F.
- Comfort slips from 79/100 in October to 56/100.
- Our Iowa Driftless & River Towns route recommends May – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 46°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 29°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Dubuque in November
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Mines of Spain Recreation Area
Wooded bluff trails to the Julien Dubuque Monument above the river.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best fall.
Fenelon Place Elevator
Short 1882 cable railway up the bluff, with views over three states.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Apr–Nov.
Field of Dreams Movie Site
The baseball field and farmhouse from the 1989 film, 25 miles west.
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
River history museum and aquarium with a historic dredge you can board.
Stone Cliff Winery
Winery tasting room in the old Dubuque Star Brewery building on the river.
Nearby in November
- Decorah in November~79 mi · highs 43°F, 1.7 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Milwaukee in November~145 mi · highs 46°F, 2.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Chicago in November~161 mi · highs 47°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Des Moines in November~164 mi · highs 49°F, 1.7 in rain · 1°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.
Dubuque in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Dubuque?
It's middling, scoring 56/100. The best months are May and August – October, at up to 85. Expect highs of 46°F (8°C) and 2.1 in (54 mm) of rain. Our Iowa Driftless & River Towns route recommends May – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Dubuque in November?
Average highs are 46°F (8°C) and average lows 29°F (-2°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Dubuque in November?
Not much: about 2.1 in (54 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 37.8 in (959 mm).
What should I pack for Dubuque in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 46°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 29°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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