November in Boise, ID: cool / cold season for golf — expect distance loss and stiff muscles. Best tee times: midday when temperatures are warmest.
| Average November Weather | |
|---|---|
| Avg daily high | 48°F |
| Avg daily low | 31°F |
| Rainy days | 11 / mo |
| Avg peak wind | 11.2 mph |
November in Boise draws a clear line between two types of golfer. For the traveling golfer scouting new courses, this month is a hard sell: a 48°F average high, 11 precipitation days, and a 17°F daily swing from morning to afternoon mean conditions are inconsistent at best. You'll need to time your round carefully to catch the warmest window, and even then you're dressing in layers and watching for frost-delayed tee times.
For the Boise local, though, November has a quiet appeal. Wind sits at just 11.2 mph — tied for third-calmest of the year — so when a dry afternoon opens up, the ball flies predictably and the courses thin out. It rewards regulars who know the layout, know the forecast apps, and aren't bothered by playing in a fleece. If you're flying in specifically to golf, wait for a warmer month. If you live here, you know the drill.
Book afternoon tee times starting no earlier than noon to let frost clear and temperatures climb toward that 48°F ceiling. With 11 precipitation days spread across the month, check a short-range forecast within 24 hours of your round rather than booking far out — conditions can shift quickly. See how conditions rate hour by hour on our playability scale.
October is the far stronger month, arriving with a 67°F average high — a full 19 degrees warmer than November — and only 6 precipitation days compared to November's 11. November into December loses another 8 degrees of high temperature and adds 3 more precipitation days, making December the more reliably difficult month. In terms of wind, all three months are essentially identical, ranging from 10.9 to 11.2 mph.
Climate normals show the long-term picture, but day-to-day weather varies. Check today's live golf weather score for Boise, ID for the current playability rating, hourly wind, temperature, and the recommended tee time window.
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Most courses in Boise remain open through November, though frost delays are common given the 31°F average low. Afternoon rounds are generally more reliable than early morning starts. Call ahead or check course websites on the day, especially after any overnight precipitation.
The average high reaches only 48°F, while morning lows average 31°F — right at freezing. That 17°F daily swing means a round that starts cold can feel noticeably more comfortable by the time you reach the back nine. Layered clothing with a wind-resistant outer shell is the practical standard for November rounds here.