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Glacier National Park in November
Glacier National Park cools off: highs slip to 30°F (-1°C), from 44°F in October, with lows of 18°F (-8°C) and about 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 42/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 30°F (-1°C)
- Avg low
- 18°F (-8°C)
- Rain or snow
- 3.0 in (76 mm)
- Humidity
- 89%
- Cloud cover
- 72%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 53 min
- Comfort score
- 42/100 · Tough
What November feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 30°F (-1°C).
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Only about 8 h 53 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around November
November is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are July & August.
- Comfort slips from 51/100 in October to 42/100.
- Our Glacier to Yellowstone route recommends Jun – Sep, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 18°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 3.0 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Glacier National Park in November
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Polebridge Mercantile
1914 general store and bakery in the North Fork, known for huckleberry bear claws.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 30°F.
Glacier Park Boat Company Many Glacier Cruise
Historic wooden boats across Swiftcurrent and Lake Josephine with ranger-led walks.
Russell's Fireside Dining Room
Lake McDonald Lodge dining room with regional dishes like bison and huckleberry desserts.
Trail of the Cedars and Avalanche Lake Trail
Flat boardwalk through old cedars, continuing 2.3 miles to a lake ringed by waterfalls.
Lake McDonald
Glacier's largest lake, famous for colored stones visible through clear water at Apgar.
Nearby in November
- Banff in November~185 mi · highs 30°F, 2.4 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Lake Louise in November~212 mi · highs 27°F, 3.5 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) cooler 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.
Glacier National Park in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Glacier National Park?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 42/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are July & August. Expect highs of 30°F (-1°C) and 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain or snow. Our Glacier to Yellowstone route recommends Jun – Sep, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Glacier National Park in November?
Average highs are 30°F (-1°C) and average lows 18°F (-8°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Glacier National Park in November?
Some: about 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain or snow falls across November on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 31.6 in (802 mm).
What should I pack for Glacier National Park in November?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 18°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 3.0 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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