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St. Moritz in November
St. Moritz cools off: highs slip to 36°F (2°C), from 48°F in October, with lows of 23°F (-5°C) and about 4.0 in (102 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 38/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 36°F (2°C)
- Avg low
- 23°F (-5°C)
- Rain or snow
- 4.0 in (102 mm)
- Humidity
- 87%
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 08 min
- Comfort score
- 38/100 · Tough
What November feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 36°F (2°C).
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 4.0 in (102 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Only about 9 h 08 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around November
November is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are July & August.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 23°F.
- Snow becomes likely from November, so check road and trail conditions.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 6°C (12°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 52/100 in October to 38/100.
- Our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends Dec – Mar, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 23°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 4.0 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in St. Moritz in November
With highs near 36°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Segantini Museum
Stone-domed museum devoted to Giovanni Segantini, painter of the Engadine, holding his large Alpine Triptych.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 36°F.
Hanselmann
Café and confectioner on Via Maistra since 1894, known for its Engadiner Nusstorte.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 36°F.
Olympia Bob Run St. Moritz–Celerina
The world's only natural-ice bobsleigh track, rebuilt by hand each winter; guests can ride as passengers behind a pilot.
Leaning Tower of St. Moritz
The 12th-century bell tower of the vanished St. Mauritius church, leaning about 5.5 degrees above the village.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Lake St. Moritz
The lake freezes thick enough to host the Snow Polo World Cup in January and the White Turf horse races in February.
Nearby in November
- Andermatt in November~60 mi · highs 34°F, 5.2 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Bolzano in November~72 mi · highs 55°F, 3.2 in rain · 10°C (19°F) warmer by day, drier
- Lucerne in November~82 mi · highs 50°F, 3.7 in rain · 8°C (14°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Füssen in November~84 mi · highs 46°F, 3.0 in rain · 6°C (10°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,144 m to St. Moritz's ~1,830 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.
St. Moritz in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit St. Moritz?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 38/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are July & August. Expect highs of 36°F (2°C) and 4.0 in (102 mm) of rain or snow. Our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends Dec – Mar, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is St. Moritz in November?
Average highs are 36°F (2°C) and average lows 23°F (-5°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in St. Moritz in November?
Some: about 4.0 in (102 mm) of rain or snow falls across November on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 44.5 in (1131 mm).
What should I pack for St. Moritz in November?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 23°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 4.0 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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