When to go · Hershey
Hershey in November
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Mid-March–early April for the crane migration; late August for the Fall Festival). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) / −4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Medium
- United States overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Mid-March–early April for the crane migration; late August for the Fall Festival). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.
Is another month better than November?
November is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- MarchGreatInside Hershey's best window: Mid-March–early April for the crane migration; late August for the Fall Festival.
- AprilGreatInside Hershey's best window: Mid-March–early April for the crane migration; late August for the Fall Festival.
- AugustGreatInside Hershey's best window: Mid-March–early April for the crane migration; late August for the Fall Festival.
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Mid-March–early April for the crane migration; late August for the Fall Festival). Across United States: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.
Weather in November
- HersheyHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around -4 °C (25 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 50 °F (10 °C), lows around 25 °F (-4 °C), rain on about 4 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Thanksgiving big impact
4th Thursday of November · United States
Busiest travel days of the year; many shops and restaurants close on the day. Black Friday shopping follows.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- Medium
- Prices · United States overall
- Medium
United States overall: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Hershey, side by side.
Verdict
Nov: Mixed
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Nov: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Mar: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Night low
Nov: -4 °C (25 °F)25 °F (-4 °C)
Mar: -4 °C (25 °F)25 °F (-4 °C)
Rain days
Nov: 4 (better)
Mar: 6
Crowds
Nov: Medium
Mar: Medium
Prices
Nov: Medium
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Nov: 1
Mar: 2
November: Outside the best window (Mid-March–early April for the crane migration; late August for the Fall Festival). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.
March: Inside Hershey's best window: Mid-March–early April for the crane migration; late August for the Fall Festival.
Hershey: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings