Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Medora in November
Medora cools off: highs slip to 42°F (6°C), from 56°F in October, with lows of 25°F (-4°C) and about 0.5 in (12 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 53/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 42°F (6°C)
- Avg low
- 25°F (-4°C)
- Rain or snow
- 0.5 in (12 mm)
- Humidity
- 71%
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 06 min
- Comfort score
- 53/100 · Fair
What November feels like
It's cool, with highs near 42°F (6°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C), so expect frost and ice.
Precipitation is light, about 0.5 in (12 mm) of rain or snow, and since nights fall well below freezing, what does fall may well be snow.
Only about 9 h 06 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are May & June and August & September.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 25°F.
- Snow becomes likely from November, so check road and trail conditions.
- Comfort slips from 77/100 in October to 53/100.
- Our Dakotas Badlands & Black Hills route recommends May – Sep, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 42°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 25°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Medora in November
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park South Unit Visitor Center
Exhibits on Roosevelt's ranching years plus his restored Maltese Cross Cabin.
Medora Musical
Outdoor variety show at the Burning Hills Amphitheatre against a badlands backdrop.
Painted Canyon Overlook
Wide overlook of layered badlands just off I-90, often with bison below.
Little Missouri Saloon
Western saloon in downtown Medora with a casual bar and grill.
South Unit Scenic Loop Drive
Paved drive through badlands with bison, wild horses and prairie dog towns.
Nearby in November
- Black Hills in November~217 mi · highs 41°F, 0.6 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Badlands National Park in November~219 mi · highs 48°F, 0.5 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, 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.
Medora in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Medora?
It's middling, scoring 53/100. The best months are May & June and August & September, at up to 94. Expect highs of 42°F (6°C) and 0.5 in (12 mm) of rain or snow. Our Dakotas Badlands & Black Hills route recommends May – Sep, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Medora in November?
Average highs are 42°F (6°C) and average lows 25°F (-4°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Medora in November?
Not much: about 0.5 in (12 mm) of rain or snow falls across November on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 16.6 in (422 mm).
What should I pack for Medora in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 42°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 25°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Medora in November?
Share this November plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.