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Tahoe City & Palisades in November
Tahoe City & Palisades cools off: highs slip to 47°F (8°C), from 60°F in October, with lows of 28°F (-2°C) and about 2.7 in (68 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 61/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 47°F (8°C)
- Avg low
- 28°F (-2°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.7 in (68 mm)
- Humidity
- 63%
- Cloud cover
- 51%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 49 min
- Comfort score
- 61/100 · Good
What November feels like
Cool days top out near 47°F (8°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Average lows of 28°F (-2°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 2.7 in (68 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with lows well below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are May – October.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 28°F.
- Snow becomes likely from November, so check road and trail conditions.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 8°C (14°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 92/100 in October to 61/100.
- Our South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City & Truckee route recommends Dec – Mar, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 47°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 28°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 2.7 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Tahoe City & Palisades in November
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Fire Sign Cafe
West-shore breakfast and lunch cafe in an old cabin south of Tahoe City, serving locals since the 1970s.
Palisades Tahoe
Host of the 1960 Winter Olympics, now linking Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows by gondola, with steep terrain on KT-22.
Why now November scores 61/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Fanny Bridge
Bridge in Tahoe City over the Truckee River where it leaves Lake Tahoe, beside the dam that regulates the lake's level.
Why now Highs near 47°F and 2.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Sugar Pine Point State Park
West-shore park that hosted the 1960 Olympic cross-country races, with snowshoe and ski trails through pines to the lake.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in November
- Truckee in November~13 mi · highs 46°F, 2.3 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- South Lake Tahoe in November~18 mi · highs 47°F, 2.7 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Old Sacramento Waterfront in November~84 mi · highs 67°F, 2.4 in rain · 11°C (20°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Napa in November~123 mi · highs 62°F, 2.8 in rain · 9°C (15°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.
Tahoe City & Palisades in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Tahoe City & Palisades?
It's middling, scoring 61/100. The best months are May – October, at up to 100. Expect highs of 47°F (8°C) and 2.7 in (68 mm) of rain or snow. Our South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City & Truckee route recommends Dec – Mar, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Tahoe City & Palisades in November?
Average highs are 47°F (8°C) and average lows 28°F (-2°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Tahoe City & Palisades in November?
Some: about 2.7 in (68 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 25.3 in (642 mm).
What should I pack for Tahoe City & Palisades in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 47°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 28°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 2.7 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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