Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Jasper in November
Jasper cools off: highs slip to 33°F (0°C), from 46°F in October, with lows of 19°F (-7°C) and about 1.7 in (43 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
- 33°F (0°C)
- Avg low
- 19°F (-7°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.7 in (43 mm)
- Humidity
- 91%
- Cloud cover
- 82%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 22 min
- Comfort score
- 42/100 · Tough
What November feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 33°F (0°C).
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 1.7 in (43 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 82%.
Only about 8 h 22 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around November
November is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are July & August.
- Snow becomes likely from November, so check road and trail conditions.
- Comfort slips from 52/100 in October to 42/100.
- Our Banff & Jasper Loop recommends Jun – Sep, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 19°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Jasper in November
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Sunwapta Falls
Falls cutting through a gorge just off the Icefields Parkway.
Bear's Paw Bakery
Jasper bakery for cinnamon buns, sandwiches and coffee.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 33°F.
Jasper Brewing Co.
Brewpub on Connaught Drive, the first brewery in a Canadian national park.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Pyramid Lake
Lake just above town with a footbridge to a small island and Pyramid Mountain behind.
Jasper SkyTram
Tramway up Whistlers Mountain with views over Jasper and the Athabasca Valley.
Nearby in November
- Lake Louise in November~129 mi · highs 27°F, 3.5 in rain or snow · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Banff in November~158 mi · highs 30°F, 2.4 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Whistler in November~283 mi · highs 38°F, 11.5 in rain or snow · 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 ~1,786 m to Jasper's ~1,060 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.
Jasper in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Jasper?
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 33°F (0°C) and 1.7 in (43 mm) of rain or snow. Our Banff & Jasper Loop recommends Jun – Sep, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Jasper in November?
Average highs are 33°F (0°C) and average lows 19°F (-7°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Jasper in November?
Not much: about 1.7 in (43 mm) of rain or snow falls across November on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 26.6 in (676 mm).
What should I pack for Jasper in November?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 19°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Jasper in November?
Share this November plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.