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When to go · Engelberg

Engelberg in November

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar). Across Switzerland: Grey on the Plateau, most resorts closed; Christmas markets start late in the month.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
5°C (41°F) / 0°C (32°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Low
Switzerland overall
Prices
Low
Switzerland overall

Verdict

MixedSwitzerland month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar). Across Switzerland: Grey on the Plateau, most resorts closed; Christmas markets start late in the month.

Is another month better than November?

November is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in November

Long-term averages
  • EngelbergHighs around 5 °C (41 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 9 days
  • Bernese and central Alps, Switzerland · Interlaken, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Engelbergcool

    Skiing late December to early April ('best' in winter means snow); hiking late June to early October. Afternoon storms in July–August.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Switzerland overall
Low
Prices · Switzerland overall
Low

Switzerland overall: Grey on the Plateau, most resorts closed; Christmas markets start late in the month.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Engelberg, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Nov: Mixed

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Nov: 5 °C (41 °F)

    Jan: 0 °C (32 °F)

  • Night low

    Nov: 0 °C (32 °F)

    Jan: -5 °C (23 °F)

  • Rain days

    Nov: 9

    Jan: 8 (better)

  • Crowds

    Nov: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    Nov: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Nov: 0

    Jan: 0

November: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar). Across Switzerland: Grey on the Plateau, most resorts closed; Christmas markets start late in the month.

January: Inside Engelberg's best window: Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar.

Engelberg: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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