Acadia in November: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack
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November is a solid shoulder-season month to visit Acadia National Park: crowds run 9% of the August peak (72,629 average visits), days average 48°F with 9.6 hours of daylight. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.
Crowds in November
Acadia averages 72,629 recreation visits in November — 9% of what August, the peak month, draws. That crowd level sets the tone for parking, permits and lodging — this is genuine quiet-season territory.
Weather & daylight
Daytime stays cool (highs average 48°F), and mornings are chilly (lows average 33°F). This is one of the wetter months (5.9″ of precipitation on average). Mid-month daylight runs 9.6 hours.
NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station ACADIA NP, ME US (2 mi from park coordinates, 470 ft elevation) — conditions vary inside the park, especially with elevation. Daylight computed for the 15th of November.
What to pack for Acadia in November
Computed from the month's weather normals above — not a generic list.
- Warm mid-layer (fleece or light puffy) — mornings average 33°F
- Rain shell + pack cover — 5.9″ of precipitation is normal this month
- Headlamp — only 9.6 hours of daylight in mid-November
- Sturdy broken-in footwear, navigation and a basic first-aid kit — every park, every month
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Want quieter or kinder conditions? The computed best months for Acadia are March and April.
Also at their best in November
Other parks whose computed November verdict is a best window — same NPS × NOAA formula:
- Canyonlands in November — 35% of peak crowds, highs 55°F, score 72/100
- Mammoth Cave in November — 33% of peak crowds, highs 61°F, score 72/100
- New River Gorge in November — 33% of peak crowds, highs 54°F, score 72/100
- Petrified Forest in November — 45% of peak crowds, highs 58°F, score 72/100
Common questions
Is Acadia crowded in November?
No — November is one of the quieter months: 9% of the August peak, averaging 72,629 visits (NPS, 2021–2025).
What is the weather like in Acadia in November?
Average highs of 48°F, lows of 33°F, 5.9″ of precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, ACADIA NP, ME US station).
What should I pack for Acadia in November?
Warm mid-layer (fleece or light puffy); Rain shell + pack cover; Headlamp — the full weather-computed list is on this page.
See also: the best national parks to visit in November · Last verified 2026-09-12