Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Shenandoah in November
Shenandoah cools off: highs slip to 49°F (9°C), from 61°F in October, with lows of 29°F (-2°C) and about 2.9 in (74 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 62/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 49°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 29°F (-2°C)
- Rain
- 2.9 in (74 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 53 min
- Comfort score
- 62/100 · Good
What November feels like
Cool days top out near 49°F (9°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C), so expect frost and ice.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.9 in (74 mm).
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are May – October.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 29°F.
- Comfort slips from 81/100 in October to 62/100.
- Our Blue Ridge Parkway Slow Drive recommends May – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 49°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 29°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 Shenandoah in November
November is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Old Rag Mountain
Rock-scramble summit hike, the park's most famous and toughest day hike.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best spring or fall.
Stony Man Trail
Easy 1.6-mile loop to cliffs with wide views over the Shenandoah Valley.
Why now November scores 62/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Hawksbill Summit
Highest point in the park, with a stone observation platform.
Why now Highs near 49°F and 2.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Luray Caverns
Large show cave with stalactites and the Great Stalacpipe Organ.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Crozet Pizza
Wood-fired pizza in a small-town spot running since 1977.
Nearby in November
- Richmond in November~85 mi · highs 58°F, 3.5 in rain · 5°C (10°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Washington, DC in November~98 mi · highs 55°F, 3.1 in rain · 4°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Williamsburg in November~129 mi · highs 59°F, 3.3 in rain · 5°C (10°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Baltimore in November~131 mi · highs 55°F, 3.2 in rain · 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 ~485 m to Shenandoah's ~787 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.
Shenandoah in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Shenandoah?
It's middling, scoring 62/100. The best months are May – October, at up to 85. Expect highs of 49°F (9°C) and 2.9 in (74 mm) of rain. Our Blue Ridge Parkway Slow Drive recommends May – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Shenandoah in November?
Average highs are 49°F (9°C) and average lows 29°F (-2°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Shenandoah in November?
Some: about 2.9 in (74 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 41.4 in (1051 mm).
What should I pack for Shenandoah in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 49°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 29°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).
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