When to go · Saas-Fee
Saas-Fee in November
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jul–Sep for hiking; Dec–Apr for skiing; the glacier ski area also opens in summer). Across Switzerland: Grey on the Plateau, most resorts closed; Christmas markets start late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) / −4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- Switzerland overall
- Prices
- Low
- Switzerland overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jul–Sep for hiking; Dec–Apr for skiing; the glacier ski area also opens in summer). Across Switzerland: Grey on the Plateau, most resorts closed; Christmas markets start late in the month.
Is another month better than November?
November is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside Saas-Fee's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking; Dec–Apr for skiing; the glacier ski area also opens in summer.
- JanuaryGreatInside Saas-Fee's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking; Dec–Apr for skiing; the glacier ski area also opens in summer.
- FebruaryGreatInside Saas-Fee's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking; Dec–Apr for skiing; the glacier ski area also opens in summer.
- MarchGreatInside Saas-Fee's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking; Dec–Apr for skiing; the glacier ski area also opens in summer.
Weather in November
- Saas-FeeHighs around 4 °C (39 °F), lows around -4 °C (25 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 39 °F (4 °C), lows around 25 °F (-4 °C), rain on about 9 days
- Valais and Engadin, Switzerland · Zermatt, Saas-Fee, Verbier, St Moritzcool
The sunniest and driest Alpine valleys; high resorts keep snow into April. Lifts close in May and November.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Switzerland overall
- Low
- Prices · Switzerland overall
- Low
Switzerland overall: Grey on the Plateau, most resorts closed; Christmas markets start late in the month.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Saas-Fee, side by side.
Verdict
Nov: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Nov: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Jan: -1 °C (30 °F)30 °F (-1 °C)
Night low
Nov: -4 °C (25 °F)25 °F (-4 °C)
Jan: -8 °C (18 °F)18 °F (-8 °C)
Rain days
Nov: 9
Jan: 9
Crowds
Nov: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Nov: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Nov: 0
Jan: 0
November: Outside the best window (Jul–Sep for hiking; Dec–Apr for skiing; the glacier ski area also opens in summer). Across Switzerland: Grey on the Plateau, most resorts closed; Christmas markets start late in the month.
January: Inside Saas-Fee's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking; Dec–Apr for skiing; the glacier ski area also opens in summer.
Saas-Fee: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket