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Grand Teton National Park in November
Grand Teton National Park cools off: highs slip to 33°F (1°C), from 48°F in October, with lows of 16°F (-9°C) and about 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 44/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 33°F (1°C)
- Avg low
- 16°F (-9°C)
- Rain or snow
- 3.0 in (76 mm)
- Humidity
- 88%
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 25 min
- Comfort score
- 44/100 · Tough
What November feels like
Highs only reach about 33°F (1°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 16°F (-9°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.
Daylight is short, roughly 9 h 25 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are June – September.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (November – January), which brings about 9.8 in (250 mm) in total.
- Comfort slips from 60/100 in October to 44/100.
- Our Glacier to Yellowstone route recommends Jun – Sep, so November falls outside its suggested window.
- Our Grand Teton, Jackson & Yellowstone route recommends Mid-Dec – Mar, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 16°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 3.0 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Grand Teton National Park in November
With highs near 33°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Dornan's
Moose village spot with a pizza and pasta deck, wine shop and summer chuckwagon.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 33°F.
Chapel of the Transfiguration
Log chapel built in 1925 near Moose, with a window behind the altar that frames the Grand Teton.
Mormon Row Historic District
Weathered homestead barns set against the Tetons, including the famous Moulton Barn.
Signal Mountain Summit Road
Winding road to an overlook above Jackson Lake and the whole range.
Blue Heron Lounge
Jackson Lake Lodge bar with big windows over Willow Flats and Mount Moran.
Teton Park Road winter trail
The park road from Taggart Lake Trailhead to Signal Mountain closes to cars in winter and is groomed for skiing and snowshoeing.
Nearby in November
- Jackson in November~22 mi · highs 38°F, 2.4 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, drier
- Yellowstone National Park in November~44 mi · highs 28°F, 3.1 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Yellowstone in November~57 mi · highs 28°F, 3.1 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Salt Lake City in November~218 mi · highs 49°F, 1.8 in rain · 9°C (16°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,462 m to Grand Teton National Park's ~2,122 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 Teton National Park in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Grand Teton National Park?
It's middling, scoring 44/100. The best months are June – September, at up to 97. Expect highs of 33°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 Grand Teton National Park in November?
Average highs are 33°F (1°C) and average lows 16°F (-9°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Grand Teton 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 30.9 in (785 mm).
What should I pack for Grand Teton National Park in November?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 16°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 picks involve some walking).
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