Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Mount Washington in November
Mount Washington cools off: highs slip to 50°F (10°C), from 63°F in October, with lows of 31°F (0°C) and about 2.7 in (68 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 61/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 50°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 31°F (0°C)
- Rain
- 2.7 in (68 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 42 min
- Comfort score
- 61/100 · Good
What November feels like
It's cool, with highs near 50°F (10°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 31°F (0°C), so expect frost and ice.
Some rain is likely, about 2.7 in (68 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are May and September & October.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 31°F.
- Comfort slips from 81/100 in October to 61/100.
- Our Pittsburgh New Year's Eve route is planned for Dec 30 – Jan 1, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — November falls outside it.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 50°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 31°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- 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 Mount Washington in November
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Grandview Avenue overlooks
Row of overlook platforms along the ridge with a full view of downtown, the Point and the bridges.
Why now November scores 61/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Strip District
Old wholesale produce district along Penn Avenue, now full of food shops, coffee roasters and markets.
Monongahela Incline
Oldest operating funicular in the US, from 1870, running down the hill to Station Square.
Why now Highs near 50°F and 2.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Station Square
Old Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad station and freight buildings on the riverbank, now shops and restaurants.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in November
- Cleveland in November~115 mi · highs 49°F, 2.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- German Village in November~161 mi · highs 52°F, 2.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Shenandoah in November~164 mi · highs 49°F, 2.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Washington, DC in November~190 mi · highs 55°F, 3.1 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
These averages also cover Downtown & the Cultural District.
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.
Mount Washington in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Mount Washington?
It's middling, scoring 61/100. The best months are May and September & October, at up to 87. Expect highs of 50°F (10°C) and 2.7 in (68 mm) of rain.
How cold is Mount Washington in November?
Average highs are 50°F (10°C) and average lows 31°F (0°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Mount Washington in November?
Some: about 2.7 in (68 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 39.0 in (991 mm).
What should I pack for Mount Washington in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 50°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 31°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 places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Mount Washington
Planning Mount Washington in November?
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