Month guide · Denver · United States
Denver in November
What November is really like in Denver: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Sarbjit Bahga, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 11°C (52°F), lows of -4°C (25°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 9.9 hours of daylight. Cool to cold with occasional snow; ski resorts usually open for the season.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 11°C (52°F) / -4°C (25°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 9.9 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Denver: days average 11°C (52°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about -4°C (25°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with October (18°C (64°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 6°C (43°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:45
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:45
- Daylight
- About 9.9 hours
Autumn (September–November). Clear, mild September and October with golden aspens, then colder with the first snows in November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- Ski season opening at mountain resorts (usually November)
- Denver Christkindl Market (usually late November to December)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Gallery · Golden Triangle
Clyfford Still Museum
It is small enough for an hour; combine it with the Denver Art Museum next door.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Golden Triangle
History Colorado Center
The state history museum covers Colorado's people from Indigenous nations to mining towns and ski resorts, with interactive exhibits and a simulated ski jump.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Kids
- Rainy day
Historic site · Capitol Hill
Molly Brown House Museum
Guided tours are timed; book a slot online in busy periods.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Experience · Sun Valley
Meow Wolf Convergence Station
A four-storey immersive art installation by the Santa Fe-founded collective Meow Wolf, where visitors wander through surreal, interconnected worlds of colour, sound and hidden passages beside the Interstate 25 and Colfax interchange.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Art
- Kids
- Rainy day
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 11°C, lows near -4°C and 5 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Denver?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, June–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Denver in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Denver?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cool to cold with occasional snow; ski resorts usually open for the season.
+How warm is Denver in November?
Average highs are around 11°C (52°F) and lows around -4°C (25°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Denver in November?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.