US Yellowstone · Autumn

Yellowstone weather
in November

Yellowstone in November? Not the best window — aim for July.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 44.43°N 110.59°W
-1°CMax temperature
39%Rainy days
8.0hSunshine / day

Yellowstone weather in November

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-7°C – -1°C
🌧 Rainy days
39% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.5/10)

Should you visit Yellowstone in November?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you want the lowest prices and minimal crowds.

❌ No if: you're looking for summer weather — conditions don't support it.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 39%
🌡 Temperature : ░░░░░░░░░░ -1°C
☀️ Sunshine : ██████░░░░ 8.0h/d

Our take: Yellowstone in November: 39% rain, 8.0h of sunshine. Better to wait for July.

Yellowstone in November by trip type

What to expect in November

🎯 Good hiking window — mild temperatures (0°C) and uncrowded trails Autumn marks the end of peak season in Yellowstone. Temperatures drop (-1°C) and rain returns (39% of days). Expect rain on 39% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

All months for Yellowstone

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
❄️ January-12°C-6°C37%1.67.0h4.0/10
❄️ February-12°C-6°C50%2.97.4h3.0/10
❄️ March-9°C-1°C45%2.110.0h4.1/10
🌨️ April-6°C3°C45%2.311.8h4.3/10
🌦️ May-2°C8°C40%1.813.3h5.5/10
⛅ June3°C15°C31%1.714.8h7.2/10
🌤️ July8°C22°C28%0.914.8h8.5/10
🌤️ August9°C21°C29%1.413.0h7.9/10
⛅ September5°C16°C30%2.011.7h7.1/10
🌦️ October-1°C6°C38%2.210.0h4.3/10
❄️ November-7°C-1°C39%1.88.0h4.0/10
❄️ December-12°C-5°C42%2.45.9h3.1/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In November, Yellowstone averages -1°C, 39% rainy days and 8.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.0/10. See methodology →

November vs July (best month)

The best month is July (score 8.5/10). Difference:

FAQ — Yellowstone in November

Is November a good time to visit Yellowstone?
November is not recommended for Yellowstone (score 4.0/10). With 39% rainy days and 8.0h of sunshine, consider July (8.5/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Yellowstone in November?
It's cool with -1°C daytime and -7°C at night. 8.0h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.

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