Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Vermont in November
Vermont cools off: highs slip to 42°F (5°C), from 55°F in October, with lows of 28°F (-2°C) and about 3.3 in (84 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 42/100 (10th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 42°F (5°C)
- Avg low
- 28°F (-2°C)
- Rain or snow
- 3.3 in (84 mm)
- Humidity
- 89%
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 20 min
- Comfort score
- 42/100 · Tough
What November feels like
It's cool, with highs near 42°F (5°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 3.3 in (84 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because nights fall well below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 75%.
Daylight is short, roughly 9 h 20 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around November
November is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are September.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 28°F.
- Snow becomes likely from November, so check road and trail conditions.
- Comfort slips from 61/100 in October to 42/100.
- Our New England Fall Foliage route recommends Sep – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 42°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 28°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 3.3 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Vermont in November
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Prohibition Pig
Smoked meats, fried chicken and a deep Vermont tap list in downtown Waterbury.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 42°F.
The Alchemist Brewery
Stowe taproom and shop of the brewery behind Heady Topper and Focal Banger.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Billings Farm & Museum
Working dairy farm and museum on the edge of Woodstock, tied to the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller park.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 42°F.
Gold Brook Covered Bridge
Single-lane 1844 covered bridge, locally called Emily's Bridge, on a quiet back road outside Stowe.
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
Working cider mill selling fresh cider and warm cider donuts since 1974.
Why now A cozy break on a 42°F day.
Nearby in November
- Stowe in November~8 mi · highs 42°F, 3.3 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Woodstock in November~65 mi · highs 45°F, 3.2 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- White Mountains in November~66 mi · highs 22°F, 3.7 in rain or snow · 11°C (19°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Montréal in November~81 mi · highs 42°F, 3.2 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~394 m to Vermont's ~245 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.
Vermont in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Vermont?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 42/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are September. Expect highs of 42°F (5°C) and 3.3 in (84 mm) of rain or snow. Our New England Fall Foliage route recommends Sep – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Vermont in November?
Average highs are 42°F (5°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 Vermont in November?
Some: about 3.3 in (84 mm) of rain or snow falls across November on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 45.3 in (1150 mm).
What should I pack for Vermont in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 42°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 28°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 3.3 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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