SeasonMapGarmisch-Partenkirchen (Garmisch) weather in November
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November in Garmisch-Partenkirchen: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Garmisch-Partenkirchen · #870 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 67/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Garmisch-Partenkirchen in November
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Garmisch-Partenkirchen's forum puts January and February around freezing on average, genuinely cold, with temperatures capable of dropping to -10°C. Regulars call the skiing conditions great in a good snow year, and recommend dressing for cold and wet if walking the surrounding countryside — the Garmisch Classic ski area typically opens by this point in the season.
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Garmisch-Partenkirchen climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 9°C / 48°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -1°C / 31°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Rainfall | 80 mm / 3.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 37.2 cm / 14.6 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 Garmisch-Partenkirchen 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.
BusyChristmas market, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Garmisch-Partenkirchen'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).
Fair weatherGarmisch-Partenkirchen's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Christmas market
25 Nov – 24 Dec · usuallyChristmas & New YearCrowdedA small market on the Richard-Strauss-Platz and in the old Partenkirchen lanes, busiest at the weekend when Munich comes down on the train. Source ↗
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 37 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Garmisch-Partenkirchen — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Garmisch-Partenkirchen in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
- November in Garmisch-Partenkirchen: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Garmisch-Partenkirchen on SeasonMap's comfort score (67/100).
- What is the weather like in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in November?
- In November, Garmisch-Partenkirchen averages a daily high of 8.9°C and a low of -0.7°C, with about 80.2 mm of rain over roughly 10.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in November?
- Garmisch-Partenkirchen has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in November.
- Does it snow in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in November?
- Garmisch-Partenkirchen sees roughly 37.2 cm of snowfall in November.
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Similar destinations in Central Europe — November
Within 300 km: Innsbruck's Stubai glacier opens around 5 Oct – 30 Nov, and Sölden's Glacier skiing opens around 15 Sep – 15 Nov.