SeasonMapGstaad weather in November
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November in Gstaad: cold, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Gstaad · #647 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 74/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Gstaad in November
Other months in Gstaad
Gstaad's forum has a thread specifically for visitors who aren't skiing, which tells you something useful: regulars point non-skiers toward the fondue hikes and the valley's hiking trails, with the Château-d'Oex hot air balloon festival a genuine draw if your January dates happen to overlap it.
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Gstaad climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 8°C / 46°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Rainfall | 144 mm / 5.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 54.3 cm / 21.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 31 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gstaad 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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Gstaad'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 weatherGstaad's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Gstaad in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Opening
Glacier 3000 autumn skiing
1 Nov – 10 Dec · usuallySki seasonThe glacier above the pass opens for skiing in early November, weeks before anything in the valley, and is the only snow within reach until December. Source ↗
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 54 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Gstaad — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Gstaad?
Gstaad in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Gstaad?
- November in Gstaad: cold, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Gstaad on SeasonMap's comfort score (74/100).
- What is the weather like in Gstaad in November?
- In November, Gstaad averages a daily high of 7.5°C and a low of -0.9°C, with about 143.5 mm of rain over roughly 13.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gstaad in November?
- Gstaad has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in November.
- Does it snow in Gstaad in November?
- Gstaad sees roughly 54.3 cm of snowfall in November.
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Similar destinations in Central Europe — November
Within 300 km: Bern's Rendez-vous Bundesplatz on 17 Oct – 21 Nov, and Engelberg's Glacier skiing opens around 1 Oct – 25 Nov.