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White Mountains in November
White Mountains cools off: highs slip to 22°F (-5°C), from 36°F in October, with lows of 8°F (-13°C) and about 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 39/100 (10th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 22°F (-5°C)
- Avg low
- 8°F (-13°C)
- Rain or snow
- 3.7 in (94 mm)
- Humidity
- 89%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 22 min
- Comfort score
- 39/100 · Tough
What November feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 22°F (-5°C).
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 8°F (-13°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Only about 9 h 22 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around November
November is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are July & August.
- Comfort improves from 36/100 in October to 39/100.
- Our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route recommends Dec – Mar, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 8°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 3.7 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in White Mountains in November
With highs near 22°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Moat Mountain Smoke House & Brewing
Brewpub on the main road into North Conway, serving smoked barbecue with its own beers.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 22°F.
Bretton Woods
New Hampshire's largest ski area, with long cruising runs facing Mount Washington and a big Nordic center.
Jackson XC
Nonprofit cross-country ski center with a large groomed trail network running right through Jackson village.
Honeymoon Bridge
Red 1876 covered bridge over the Ellis River that serves as the entrance to Jackson village.
Crawford Notch State Park
Steep mountain pass carrying US-302 between granite walls, with frozen waterfalls and snowshoe trails in winter.
Nearby in November
- Vermont in November~66 mi · highs 42°F, 3.3 in rain or snow · 11°C (19°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Portland, Maine in November~67 mi · highs 47°F, 4.9 in rain · 14°C (25°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Stowe in November~70 mi · highs 42°F, 3.3 in rain or snow · 11°C (19°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Woodstock in November~75 mi · highs 45°F, 3.2 in rain · 12°C (22°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~488 m to White Mountains's ~1,891 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.
White Mountains in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit White Mountains?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 39/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are July & August. Expect highs of 22°F (-5°C) and 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain or snow. Our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route recommends Dec – Mar, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is White Mountains in November?
Average highs are 22°F (-5°C) and average lows 8°F (-13°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in White Mountains in November?
Some: about 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain or snow falls across November on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 47.3 in (1201 mm).
What should I pack for White Mountains in November?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 8°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 3.7 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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