November · Canada
Best time to visit Smithers in November Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Smithers in November
Average temperature -7°C, 81 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 97% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
November score
9.1/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -7°C
- Rainfall
- 81 mm
- Humidity
- 97%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
November in Smithers scores 9.1/10 for snow and ski travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around -7°C, 81 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Smithers is a Bavarian-styled mountain town in the Bulkley Valley with Hudson Bay Mountain skiing and river fishing.
November is one of the strongest months in Smithers (2nd)
November averages -7°C (19°F) — deep-winter cold that dictates the whole trip: short outdoor stints, indoor plans on standby, and no expectation of long walking days.
At 81 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.1 hours of daylight.
A 9.1/10 puts this among the year's best months in Smithers (2nd of 12); only April scores higher, at 9.7/10.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.
Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Smithers in November?
- In November, Smithers averages -7°C, 81 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is November a good time to visit Smithers?
- November earns a 9.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Smithers in November?
- Expect about 81 mm of rain in November. Average humidity is 97% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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