Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Grand Marais in November
Grand Marais cools off: highs slip to 38°F (3°C), from 52°F in October, with lows of 25°F (-4°C) and about 1.7 in (44 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 45/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 38°F (3°C)
- Avg low
- 25°F (-4°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.7 in (44 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 00 min
- Comfort score
- 45/100 · Fair
What November feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 38°F (3°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 1.7 in (44 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 75%.
Daylight is short, roughly 9 h 00 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around November
November is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are June – September.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 25°F.
- Snow becomes likely from November, so check road and trail conditions.
- Comfort slips from 61/100 in October to 45/100.
- 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 25°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Grand Marais in November
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Sven & Ole's
Long-running pizza joint with the Pickle Herring pub attached.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 38°F.
Voyageur Brewing Company
Downtown brewery with a rooftop deck overlooking the harbor.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
North House Folk School
Harborfront school for traditional crafts, with short classes and sails on the schooner Hjordis.
Artist's Point
Rocky basalt spit behind the Coast Guard station leading to the harbor lighthouse breakwall.
Gunflint Trail
57-mile road from town into Boundary Waters lake country, with moose sightings at dusk.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best late Sept fall color.
Nearby in November
- Duluth in November~106 mi · highs 39°F, 1.6 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Minneapolis in November~237 mi · highs 42°F, 1.3 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Door County in November~242 mi · highs 43°F, 2.2 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Sleeping Bear Dunes in November~290 mi · highs 44°F, 2.7 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~468 m to Grand Marais's ~186 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.
Grand Marais in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Grand Marais?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 45/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are June – September. Expect highs of 38°F (3°C) and 1.7 in (44 mm) of rain or snow. Our Minnesota North Shore route recommends Jun – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Grand Marais in November?
Average highs are 38°F (3°C) and average lows 25°F (-4°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Grand Marais in November?
Not much: about 1.7 in (44 mm) of rain or snow falls across November on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 28.5 in (723 mm).
What should I pack for Grand Marais in November?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 25°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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