SeasonMapGrindelwald (Jungfrau) weather in November
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November in Grindelwald: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Grindelwald · #872 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 67/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Grindelwald in November
Other months in Grindelwald
Grindelwald's forum calls September usually fantastic, highs around 70°F with sunny stretches and comparatively little rain, though a cold front can still drop temperatures early in the month. Regulars flag frost as typical around 1500m by late September, and note the Jungfraujoch stays cold enough to feel like winter even in warm layers — pack for both T-shirt afternoons in the valley and near-freezing conditions higher up.
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Grindelwald climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 8°C / 46°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Rainfall | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 33°F | |
| Sunshine | 6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 60.3 cm / 23.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 33 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Grindelwald 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 Grindelwald'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 weatherGrindelwald's best weather comes in April, May and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Grindelwald in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Closure
Autumn lift maintenance
20 Oct – 10 Dec · usuallyMost of the mountain railways stop for their annual overhaul between the walking and skiing seasons, so November is the one month the village has little to offer either way. Source ↗
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 60 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Grindelwald — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Grindelwald in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Grindelwald?
- November in Grindelwald: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Grindelwald on SeasonMap's comfort score (67/100).
- What is the weather like in Grindelwald in November?
- In November, Grindelwald averages a daily high of 7.6°C and a low of -0.2°C, with about 129.6 mm of rain over roughly 14.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Grindelwald in November?
- Grindelwald has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in November.
- Does it snow in Grindelwald in November?
- Grindelwald sees roughly 60.3 cm of snowfall in November.
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Similar destinations in Central Europe — November
Within 300 km: Engelberg's Glacier skiing opens around 1 Oct – 25 Nov, and Bern's Rendez-vous Bundesplatz on 17 Oct – 21 Nov.