Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Yellowstone in November
Yellowstone 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 20 min
- Comfort score
- 41/100 · Tough
What November feels like
Highs only reach about 28°F (-2°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 3.1 in (79 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Daylight is short, roughly 9 h 20 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 Grand Teton, Jackson & Yellowstone route recommends Mid-Dec – Mar, 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 picks involve some walking
What to do in Yellowstone in November
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Lamar Valley
Wide valley in northeast Yellowstone with bison, elk and the park's best chances of seeing wolves in winter.
Grand Prismatic Spring
The largest hot spring in the United States, in Midway Geyser Basin; in winter its steam drifts over the Firehole River.
Mammoth Hot Springs
Travertine terraces near the North Entrance, steaming and frosted in winter, with boardwalks you can walk on your own.
Old Faithful
Yellowstone's best-known geyser, erupting about every 60 to 110 minutes; in winter the plume of steam towers over the snow.
Nearby in November
- Yellowstone National Park 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~57 mi · highs 33°F, 3.0 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Jackson in November~79 mi · highs 38°F, 2.4 in rain or snow · 5°C (10°F) warmer by day, drier
- Salt Lake City in November~274 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 in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Yellowstone?
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 Grand Teton, Jackson & Yellowstone route recommends Mid-Dec – Mar, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Yellowstone 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 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 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 picks involve some walking).
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