Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Keuka Lake in November
Keuka Lake cools off: highs slip to 47°F (9°C), from 60°F in October, with lows of 32°F (0°C) and about 2.6 in (65 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 54/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 47°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 32°F (0°C)
- Rain
- 2.6 in (65 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 31 min
- Comfort score
- 54/100 · Fair
What November feels like
Afternoons only reach about 47°F (9°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 32°F (0°C), so expect frost and ice.
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 May & June and August & September.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 32°F.
- Comfort slips from 73/100 in October to 54/100.
- Our Finger Lakes Wine Trail route recommends May – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 47°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 32°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Keuka Lake in November
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery
Founding vinifera winery of the Finger Lakes, with Riesling and Rkatsiteli above the lake.
Keuka Outlet Trail
7-mile rail-trail from Penn Yan to Seneca Lake past old mill ruins and waterfalls.
Glenn H. Curtiss Museum
Aviation and motorcycle museum for the Hammondsport pioneer who rivaled the Wright brothers.
Why now Our curated notes list it for "rainy day", which suits a wetter month.
Keuka Lake State Park
Bluff-side park on the west branch with a swimming beach and picnic lawns.
Crooked Lake Ice Cream Co.
Old-fashioned soda fountain and diner on the Hammondsport village square.
Nearby in November
- Seneca Lake in November~21 mi · highs 47°F, 2.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Ithaca in November~34 mi · highs 48°F, 2.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Prince Edward County in November~97 mi · highs 46°F, 2.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake in November~107 mi · highs 48°F, 2.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, 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.
Keuka Lake in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Keuka Lake?
It's middling, scoring 54/100. The best months are May & June and August & September, at up to 85. Expect highs of 47°F (9°C) and 2.6 in (65 mm) of rain. Our Finger Lakes Wine Trail route recommends May – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Keuka Lake in November?
Average highs are 47°F (9°C) and average lows 32°F (0°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Keuka Lake in November?
Some: about 2.6 in (65 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 38.5 in (978 mm).
What should I pack for Keuka Lake in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 47°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 32°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Keuka Lake
Planning Keuka Lake in November?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.