Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Duluth in November
Duluth cools off: highs slip to 39°F (4°C), from 53°F in October, with lows of 26°F (-3°C) and about 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 47/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 39°F (4°C)
- Avg low
- 26°F (-3°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.6 in (40 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 07 min
- Comfort score
- 47/100 · Fair
What November feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 39°F (4°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Average lows of 26°F (-3°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Expect about 1.6 in (40 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because nights fall well below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Only about 9 h 07 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 26°F.
- Snow becomes likely from November, so check road and trail conditions.
- The drier spell starts: rain or snow falls to 1.6 in (40 mm) after 3.2 in (81 mm) in October.
- Comfort slips from 64/100 in October to 47/100.
- Our Minnesota North Shore route recommends Jun – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 26°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Duluth in November
With highs near 39°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Vikre Distillery
Canal Park distillery making gins and aquavit with North Woods botanicals.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 39°F.
Bent Paddle Brewing Co.
Popular Lincoln Park taproom of a Duluth craft brewery.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Duluth Grill
Local-sourcing diner in West Duluth with hearty breakfasts.
Why now A cozy break on a 39°F day.
Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center
Free museum by the canal on Great Lakes shipping and shipwrecks.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 39°F.
Enger Tower
Five-story stone tower on a hill with a free climb and 360-degree harbor views.
Nearby in November
- Grand Marais in November~106 mi · highs 38°F, 1.7 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Minneapolis in November~137 mi · highs 42°F, 1.3 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Decorah in November~241 mi · highs 43°F, 1.7 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Door County in November~266 mi · highs 43°F, 2.2 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~354 m to Duluth's ~200 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.
Duluth in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Duluth?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 47/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are June – September. Expect highs of 39°F (4°C) and 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain or snow. Our Minnesota North Shore route recommends Jun – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Duluth in November?
Average highs are 39°F (4°C) and average lows 26°F (-3°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Duluth in November?
Not much: about 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain or snow falls across November on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 30.8 in (782 mm).
What should I pack for Duluth in November?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 26°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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