Taos in November
Good time to visit
November offers good deals and smaller crowds, but you're gambling with weather. Early November can be lovely; late November often feels like winter.
Weather
November starts pleasant but winter creeps in fast. Early November can hit 60°F, but by Thanksgiving you're looking at frost most mornings. The first real snows usually arrive, though they often melt by afternoon.
11°C high-3°C low3 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$95/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Thanksgiving celebrations
- •Various winter art openings
November Tips
- •Weather can change fast - pack for both fall and winter
- •Great shoulder season rates kick in
- •Many outdoor activities wind down for the season
All Months
April through June gives you the sweet spot - mild days, cool nights, and fewer crowds than summer. The cottonwoods leaf out in late April, turning the valley green against red rock cliffs. September and October bring perfect hiking weather and golden aspens in the high country. Summer (July-August) is peak season for good reason: galleries host major exhibitions, and the high elevation keeps temperatures comfortable even when it's blazing in lower elevations. But expect crowds and higher prices. Winter divides into two camps: ski enthusiasts love December through March when Taos Ski Valley gets deep powder, while others find the town too quiet and some restaurants closed. Spring can be windy with unpredictable weather, but you'll have the place mostly to yourself. Avoid late March and early November - these shoulder seasons offer the worst of both worlds with iffy weather and limited services.
Taos Scores
Solo
8/10
Couples
7/10
Families
6/10
Adventure
7/10
Budget
6/10
Luxury
5/10
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