Month guide · Salt Lake City · United States
Salt Lake City in November
What November is really like in Salt Lake City: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 10°C (50°F), lows of 0°C (32°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 9.8 hours of daylight. Quiet between seasons; ski resorts usually begin opening late in the month, snow permitting.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 10°C (50°F) / 0°C (32°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 9.8 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Salt Lake City: days average 10°C (50°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 0°C (32°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with October (18°C (64°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 3°C (37°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:15
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:10
- Daylight
- About 9.8 hours
Summer (June–August). Hot, dry and sunny, with festivals, mountain wildflowers and long hiking days.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- Temple Square Christmas lights (usually from late November)
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.
Garden · Central City
Gilgal Sculpture Garden
The entrance is a narrow walkway off 500 South between 700 East and 800 East; it is easy to miss.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
Experience · Downtown
Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
The 360-member choir, founded in the 19th century, performs a weekly broadcast on Sunday mornings in the Tabernacle or the 21,000-seat Conference Center, and its rehearsals are usually open to the public.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Rainy day
Museum · Downtown
FamilySearch Library
Create a free FamilySearch account and enter what you know about your grandparents before you go to save time.
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
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Architecture · Capitol Hill and Marmalade
Utah State Capitol
Completed in 1916, the domed Capitol sits on a hill above downtown with views down State Street and across the valley.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Views
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 10°C, lows near 0°C and 8 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Salt Lake City?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, January–March, June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Salt Lake City?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Quiet between seasons; ski resorts usually begin opening late in the month, snow permitting.
+How warm is Salt Lake City in November?
Average highs are around 10°C (50°F) and lows around 0°C (32°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Salt Lake City in November?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.