Killington weather in November
November in Killington: freezing, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#5 of 12 months in Killington · #632 of 1413 destinations to visit in November · comfort 75/100 (tier B)
- Days
- 0°C
- Nights
- -7°C
- Wet days
- 12
- Sun
- 5.7 h
- Humidity
- 77%
- Daylight
- 10 h

Traveller notes on Killington in November
Killington-forum threads on a November visit describe the resort as genuinely the first in Vermont open most seasons, posters naming a reliable opening by Thanksgiving weekend as standard. Regulars call seasonal on-mountain restaurants genuinely running by mid-November, several posters naming this as lining up with the start of lift operations. Posters call the trail network genuinely the largest and most varied in the East, several regulars naming downhill, snowboarding, snowshoeing and cross-country as all available once the season gets going. Regulars call the nightlife scene genuinely a real part of the draw, several threads naming everything from casual bars to livelier dance-club venues once crowds arrive. Posters recommend checking opening-day confirmations before booking November trips specifically, several regulars calling this standard given how much early-season timing can shift. The record: 0.4C days, -6.9C nights, 92.3mm across over 12 days and 76 percent humidity.
Other months in Killington
Killington-forum reviews on a June visit describe the mountain bike park as a real standout, posters naming thirty-five miles of trails across all skill levels with rental bikes available on site. Regulars call the gondola a real way up for riders, several posters naming this the standard way to access downhill trails without pedaling the climb. Posters call mid-June through mid-September genuinely prime time here, several regulars naming solid trail conditions as standard through this stretch. Regulars call the Peak Lodge cafeteria at the summit a real convenient stop, several threads naming it a good spot for a break between runs. Posters recommend booking a bike or lesson ahead for a June visit, several regulars calling this standard given how popular the park has become. The record: 17.2C days, 7.5C nights, an extraordinarily high 116.6mm across over 14 days and 72 percent humidity.
Killington-forum threads on an October visit describe early in the month, around Columbus Day weekend, as typically near-peak for fall foliage, posters calling accommodation worth booking well ahead given how many visitors time trips around the color. Regulars call late October foliage more hit or miss, some suggesting the Champlain Valley or points further south once the higher elevations have already turned. Regulars recommend Route 100 as a real standout scenic drive, several artisanal cheesemakers along the route worth a stop. Posters call the area strong for hiking, history and scenic drives beyond foliage alone, a real draw for visitors not chasing color specifically. Regulars recommend real layers regardless of a mild afternoon, mountain mornings here turning sharply cooler by October. The record: 8.9C days feeling like 7C, 0.6C nights, an extraordinarily high 130.5mm across over 12 days and 78 percent humidity.
Killington-forum threads on where to ski in January call this among the more likely months for real accumulation on the ground, posters describing a couple of feet as entirely plausible by midmonth. Regulars are direct January skiing can be wonderful but genuinely very cold, temperatures capable of sitting in the teens Fahrenheit for stretches. Posters describe conditions as swinging meaningfully within the same week, sometimes staying properly cold and snowy, other times turning surprisingly green and bare. Regulars call northern and northeastern Vermont generally snowier than the central region Killington sits in. Posters recommend real layers regardless of forecast given how fast conditions can shift. Regulars call the resort's extensive snowmaking a genuine backstop whenever cold enough to support it. The record: -7.3C days feeling like -12C, -16.1C nights, a notably high 70.6cm of fresh accumulation and 76 percent humidity.
Killington-forum threads on mid-August visits describe the resort as genuinely quiet compared to its winter identity, posters noting there isn't a huge amount happening on-mountain itself this time of year, though the gondola ride to the summit is called well worth it for some of the best views in Vermont. Regulars describe daytime conditions as comfortably warm, mornings and evenings running noticeably cooler, and Posters call using Killington as a home base for day trips to Woodstock and other nearby Vermont towns a genuinely solid strategy given the quieter on-site summer scene. A passing shower is possible on any given day, rarely enough to derail a full day of hiking or mountain biking on the resort's trail network. Regulars recommend the biking trails as a real highlight for anyone visiting outside the winter resort season. The record: 19.1C days feeling like 18C, 9.8C nights, 75 percent humidity and 10.6 hours of sun.
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Killington climate normals — November
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Killington 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.
Peak crowdsStifel Killington Cup, Thanksgiving break in United States(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Killington'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 weatherKillington's best weather comes in February, March and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Killington in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Ski season
1 Nov – 25 May · usuallyUsually the first resort in the East to open, on snowmaking in the first half of November, and the last to close — Superstar holds a strip of snow into May most years and into June in a good one. Source ↗
- Festival
Stifel Killington Cup
28–29 NovSporting eventCrowdedBook earlyThe women's World Cup giant slalom and slalom over Thanksgiving weekend, in front of the largest ski-racing crowds in North America. Rooms in the valley go months ahead and the access road backs up both mornings. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Killington — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Killington?
Killington in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Killington?
- November in Killington: freezing, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Killington on SeasonMap's comfort score (75/100).
- What is the weather like in Killington in November?
- In November, Killington averages a daily high of 0.4°C and a low of -6.9°C, with about 92.3 mm of rain over roughly 12.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Killington in November?
- Killington has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in November.
- Does it snow in Killington in November?
- Killington sees roughly 26.5 cm of snowfall in November.
Within 300 km: Lake Placid's Lake Placid Film Festival around 25 Oct – 2 Nov, and Newport's Autumn on the Cliff Walk around 10 Oct – 10 Nov.