Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Vail in November
Vail cools off: highs slip to 39°F (4°C), from 52°F in October, with lows of 19°F (-7°C) and about 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 51/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 39°F (4°C)
- Avg low
- 19°F (-7°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.7 in (42 mm)
- Humidity
- 75%
- Cloud cover
- 55%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 46 min
- Comfort score
- 51/100 · Fair
What November feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 39°F (4°C).
Average lows of 19°F (-7°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are June – September.
- Snow becomes likely from November, so check road and trail conditions.
- Comfort slips from 72/100 in October to 51/100.
- Our Breckenridge, Vail & Aspen route recommends Dec – Mar, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 19°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Vail in November
With highs near 39°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Sweet Basil
Vail Village restaurant on Gore Creek Drive, serving modern American food since 1977.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 39°F.
Colorado Snowsports Museum
Museum and hall of fame for Colorado skiing, including the 10th Mountain Division soldiers who later helped found Vail.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 39°F.
Pepi's
Austrian restaurant and bar in the Gasthof Gramshammer, opened by ski racer Pepi Gramshammer in 1964.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Gondola One
High-speed gondola from Vail Village to Mid-Vail, the main way onto the mountain from the village.
Nearby in November
- Breckenridge in November~20 mi · highs 34°F, 1.7 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Aspen in November~39 mi · highs 41°F, 1.7 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Rocky Mountain NP in November~60 mi · highs 35°F, 1.4 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Denver in November~73 mi · highs 55°F, 0.7 in rain · 9°C (16°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~3,234 m to Vail's ~2,522 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.
Vail in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Vail?
It's middling, scoring 51/100. The best months are June – September, at up to 95. Expect highs of 39°F (4°C) and 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain or snow. Our Breckenridge, Vail & Aspen route recommends Dec – Mar, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Vail in November?
Average highs are 39°F (4°C) and average lows 19°F (-7°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Vail in November?
Not much: about 1.7 in (42 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 22.6 in (573 mm).
What should I pack for Vail in November?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 19°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Vail in November?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.