Berchtesgaden weather in November
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November in Berchtesgaden: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Berchtesgaden · #815 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 69/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Berchtesgaden in November
Other months in Berchtesgaden
Berchtesgaden's forum rates September and early October as the best hiking window — warm days, comparatively little rain, and thinner crowds right after Labor Day. Regulars are honest that the range can run from balmy to genuinely chilly and wet within the same week, since mountain weather here changes quickly — late September brings cooler nights and mornings, with a real chance of good autumn color by early October.
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Berchtesgaden climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 8°C / 47°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Rainfall | 88 mm / 3.5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 32.8 cm / 12.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Berchtesgaden in November
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Berchtesgaden's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherBerchtesgaden's best weather comes in April, May and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Berchtesgaden in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Closure
Between-seasons shutdown
1 Nov – 10 Dec · usuallyThe Kehlstein road is closed, the lifts are not turning yet and a good share of the guesthouses take their break. The Koenigssee boats still run, and that is about it. Source ↗
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 33 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Berchtesgaden — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Berchtesgaden in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Berchtesgaden?
- November in Berchtesgaden: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Berchtesgaden on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
- What is the weather like in Berchtesgaden in November?
- In November, Berchtesgaden averages a daily high of 8.4°C and a low of -0.9°C, with about 87.8 mm of rain over roughly 11.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Berchtesgaden in November?
- Berchtesgaden has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in November.
- Does it snow in Berchtesgaden in November?
- Berchtesgaden sees roughly 32.8 cm of snowfall in November.
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Similar destinations in Central Europe — November
Within 300 km: Zell am See's Grossglockner road open around 1 May – 2 Nov, and Innsbruck's Stubai glacier opens around 5 Oct – 30 Nov.