Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Indiana Dunes in November
Indiana Dunes cools off: highs slip to 49°F (9°C), from 62°F in October, with lows of 34°F (1°C) and about 2.6 in (65 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 60/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 49°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 34°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 2.6 in (65 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 36 min
- Comfort score
- 60/100 · Good
What November feels like
Afternoons only reach about 49°F (9°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights cool to an average low of 34°F (1°C).
Some rain is likely, about 2.6 in (65 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are September.
- Comfort slips from 80/100 in October to 60/100.
- Our Indiana & Ohio City-Nature Loop recommends May – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 49°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Indiana Dunes in November
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Indiana Dunes Visitor Center
Joint national and state park visitor center for maps, passes and trail conditions.
Why now November scores 60/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Dune Succession Trail
Boardwalk and stair climb showing beach-to-forest dune stages, starting at West Beach.
Why now Highs near 49°F and 2.6 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Chellberg Farm and Bailly Homestead
Restored 1880s Swedish farmstead and fur-trader homestead linked by trails.
Great Marsh Trail
Flat loop through restored wetlands, good for birding.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Lucrezia Café
Northern Italian restaurant in a historic Chesterton house.
Nearby in November
- Chicago in November~34 mi · highs 47°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Holland in November~92 mi · highs 46°F, 3.0 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Milwaukee in November~105 mi · highs 46°F, 2.2 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Broad Ripple in November~132 mi · highs 51°F, 3.2 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, wetter
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.
Indiana Dunes in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Indiana Dunes?
It's middling, scoring 60/100. The best months are September, at up to 88. Expect highs of 49°F (9°C) and 2.6 in (65 mm) of rain. Our Indiana & Ohio City-Nature Loop recommends May – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Indiana Dunes in November?
Average highs are 49°F (9°C) and average lows 34°F (1°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Indiana Dunes in November?
Some: about 2.6 in (65 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 38.7 in (984 mm).
What should I pack for Indiana Dunes in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 49°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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