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Yellowstone National Park in November
Yellowstone National Park cools off: highs slip to 28°F (-2°C), from 43°F in October, with lows of 10°F (-12°C) and about 3.1 in (79 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 41/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 28°F (-2°C)
- Avg low
- 10°F (-12°C)
- Rain or snow
- 3.1 in (79 mm)
- Humidity
- 91%
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 21 min
- Comfort score
- 41/100 · Tough
What November feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 28°F (-2°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 3.1 in (79 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Daylight is short, roughly 9 h 21 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are July – September.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (November – January), which brings about 9.9 in (251 mm) in total.
- Comfort slips from 50/100 in October to 41/100.
- Our Glacier to Yellowstone route recommends Jun – Sep, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 10°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 3.1 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Yellowstone National Park in November
With highs near 28°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Bear Pit Lounge
Small bar off the Old Faithful Inn dining room with historic etched-glass panels.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 28°F.
Norris Geyser Basin
The park's hottest, most acidic basin, home to Steamboat, the world's tallest active geyser.
Old Faithful
Yellowstone's best-known geyser, erupting roughly every 60–110 minutes.
Lake Yellowstone Hotel Dining Room
Dining room in the park's oldest hotel, overlooking Yellowstone Lake.
Hayden Valley
Open valley along the Yellowstone River with bison herds and frequent wolf and bear sightings.
Nearby in November
- Yellowstone in November~13 mi · highs 28°F, 3.1 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Grand Teton National Park in November~44 mi · highs 33°F, 3.0 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Jackson in November~67 mi · highs 38°F, 2.4 in rain or snow · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, drier
- Salt Lake City in November~262 mi · highs 49°F, 1.8 in rain · 12°C (21°F) warmer by day, drier
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.
Yellowstone National Park in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Yellowstone National Park?
It's middling, scoring 41/100. The best months are July – September, at up to 97. Expect highs of 28°F (-2°C) and 3.1 in (79 mm) of rain or snow. Our Glacier to Yellowstone route recommends Jun – Sep, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Yellowstone National Park in November?
Average highs are 28°F (-2°C) and average lows 10°F (-12°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Yellowstone National Park in November?
Some: about 3.1 in (79 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 32.8 in (834 mm).
What should I pack for Yellowstone National Park in November?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 10°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 3.1 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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