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Rocky Mountain NP in November
Rocky Mountain NP cools off: highs slip to 35°F (2°C), from 48°F in October, with lows of 16°F (-9°C) and about 1.4 in (35 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 51/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 35°F (2°C)
- Avg low
- 16°F (-9°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.4 in (35 mm)
- Humidity
- 66%
- Cloud cover
- 56%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 43 min
- Comfort score
- 51/100 · Fair
What November feels like
Highs only reach about 35°F (2°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Average lows of 16°F (-9°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Expect about 1.4 in (35 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are June – September.
- Comfort slips from 64/100 in October to 51/100.
- Our Colorado Rockies route recommends Jun – Sep, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 16°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Rocky Mountain NP in November
With highs near 35°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Estes Park Brewery
Estes Park's longtime brewpub, open since 1993, for post-hike pints and pub food.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 35°F.
Bear Lake
Flat half-mile loop around a subalpine lake under Hallett Peak, and the trailhead for the park's classic hikes.
Bird & Jim
Estes Park restaurant near the Beaver Meadows entrance, with seasonal mountain cooking and a patio.
The Stanley Hotel
1909 hotel that inspired Stephen King's The Shining; offers history and ghost tours.
Alpine Visitor Center
Highest visitor center in the National Park System, with tundra trails and a cafe.
Nearby in November
- Denver in November~56 mi · highs 55°F, 0.7 in rain · 11°C (20°F) warmer by day, drier
- Vail in November~60 mi · highs 39°F, 1.7 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Breckenridge in November~62 mi · highs 34°F, 1.7 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Aspen in November~100 mi · highs 41°F, 1.7 in rain or snow · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,670 m to Rocky Mountain NP's ~2,918 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.
Rocky Mountain NP in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Rocky Mountain NP?
It's middling, scoring 51/100. The best months are June – September, at up to 93. Expect highs of 35°F (2°C) and 1.4 in (35 mm) of rain or snow. Our Colorado Rockies route recommends Jun – Sep, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Rocky Mountain NP in November?
Average highs are 35°F (2°C) and average lows 16°F (-9°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Rocky Mountain NP in November?
Not much: about 1.4 in (35 mm) of rain or snow falls across November on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 21.8 in (553 mm).
What should I pack for Rocky Mountain NP in November?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 16°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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