When to go · Golden
Golden in November
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Late Oct–Nov and Apr (between seasons, some operators closed).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) / −6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 14
- Crowds
- Low
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Low
- Canada overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Late Oct–Nov and Apr (between seasons, some operators closed).
Is another month better than November?
November is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside Golden's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking, rafting and the Skybridge; Dec–Mar for skiing.
- JanuaryGreatInside Golden's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking, rafting and the Skybridge; Dec–Mar for skiing.
- FebruaryGreatInside Golden's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking, rafting and the Skybridge; Dec–Mar for skiing.
- MarchGreatInside Golden's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking, rafting and the Skybridge; Dec–Mar for skiing.
Weather in November
- GoldenHighs around 2 °C (36 °F), lows around -6 °C (21 °F), rain on about 14 daysHighs around 36 °F (2 °C), lows around 21 °F (-6 °C), rain on about 14 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Canada overall
- Low
- Prices · Canada overall
- Low
Canada overall: Grey shoulder season; many seasonal businesses in parks close.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Golden, side by side.
Verdict
Nov: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Nov: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Jan: -3 °C (27 °F)27 °F (-3 °C)
Night low
Nov: -6 °C (21 °F)21 °F (-6 °C)
Jan: -12 °C (10 °F)10 °F (-12 °C)
Rain days
Nov: 14
Jan: 14
Crowds
Nov: Low
Jan: Low
Prices
Nov: Low
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Nov: 0
Jan: 0
November: Listed as a month to avoid: Late Oct–Nov and Apr (between seasons, some operators closed).
January: Inside Golden's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking, rafting and the Skybridge; Dec–Mar for skiing.
Golden: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast