Arches in November: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack

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November is one of the best months of the year to visit Arches National Park: crowds run 44% of the May peak (85,651 average visits). Weather: highs average 56°F and lows 33°F, with 0.6″ of precipitation and 10.1 hours of daylight. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.

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Arches in November: what the park service says

Two things at Arches need booking in November as in any month: Devils Garden Campground and every Fiery Furnace hike, self-guided or ranger-led. The park service says campsites in peak season can be reserved up to six months ahead. No timed entry was required in 2026, so you can drive in any time the park is open. At Devils Garden, drinking water runs only spring through fall, and the Windows trailhead has none, so fill your bottles before you set out.

Source: NPS 1, NPS 2, checked 2026-11-05.

Crowds in November

Arches averages 85,651 recreation visits in November — 44% of what May, the peak month, draws. That crowd level sets the tone for parking, permits and lodging.

Weather & daylight

Daytime stays cool (highs average 56°F), and mornings are chilly (lows average 33°F). It is typically dry (0.6″ of precipitation). Mid-month daylight runs 10.1 hours.

NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station ARCHES NP HQS, UT US (9 mi from park coordinates, 4,093 ft elevation) — conditions vary inside the park, especially with elevation. Daylight computed for the 15th of November.

What to pack for Arches 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
• Headlamp — only 10.1 hours of daylight in mid-November (compare other options)
• Sturdy broken-in footwear, navigation and a basic first-aid kit — every park, every month

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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

See also: the best national parks to visit in November · Last verified 2026-09-24