Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Taos in November
Taos sees its driest month, with just 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain or snow, highs of 51°F (10°C) and lows of 28°F (-2°C).
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 74/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 51°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 28°F (-2°C)
- Rain or snow
- 0.9 in (24 mm)
- Humidity
- 56%
- Cloud cover
- 39%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 01 min
- Comfort score
- 74/100 · Good
What November feels like
It's cool, with highs near 51°F (10°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Average lows of 28°F (-2°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Precipitation is light, about 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain or snow, and since nights fall well below freezing, what does fall may well be snow.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are April – June and August – 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 7°C (13°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 97/100 in October to 74/100.
- Our Northern New Mexico High Desert route recommends Mar – May, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 51°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 28°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Taos in November
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Earthship Biotecture Visitor Center
Self-guided tour of off-grid homes built from tires, bottles and earth.
Taos Pueblo
Multi-story adobe village lived in for over 1,000 years; a UNESCO site.
Williams Lake Trail
Alpine hike from Taos Ski Valley to a lake below Wheeler Peak.
Why now November scores 74/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Orlando's New Mexican Cafe
Popular local New Mexican spot north of town with a fire-pit patio.
Why now Highs near 51°F and 0.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Adobe Bar at the Taos Inn
'Living room of Taos' with margaritas and live music most nights.
Nearby in November
- Abiquiú in November~44 mi · highs 54°F, 0.9 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Santa Fe in November~54 mi · highs 52°F, 0.7 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Albuquerque in November~110 mi · highs 60°F, 0.6 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Aspen in November~204 mi · highs 41°F, 1.7 in rain or snow · 5°C (10°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,463 m to Taos's ~2,124 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.
Taos in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Taos?
It's middling, scoring 74/100. The best months are April – June and August – October, at up to 97. Expect highs of 51°F (10°C) and 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain or snow. Our Northern New Mexico High Desert route recommends Mar – May, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Taos in November?
Average highs are 51°F (10°C) and average lows 28°F (-2°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Taos in November?
Not much: about 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain or snow falls across November on average, the driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 16.8 in (427 mm).
What should I pack for Taos in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 51°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 28°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Taos in November?
Share this November plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.