Big Bend in November: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack
Shoulder · VisitWhen score 67/100 · #10 of 12 months
November is a solid shoulder-season month to visit Big Bend National Park: crowds run 63% of the March peak (58,815 average visits), days average 65°F with 10.7 hours of daylight. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.
Crowds in November
Big Bend averages 58,815 recreation visits in November — 63% of what March, the peak month, draws. Plan lodging and entries with that in mind.
Weather & daylight
Daytime temperatures are comfortable (highs average 65°F), and mornings are chilly (lows average 45°F). It is typically dry (0.6″ of precipitation). Mid-month daylight runs 10.7 hours.
NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station CHISOS BASIN, TX US (3 mi from park coordinates, 5,300 ft elevation) — conditions vary inside the park, especially with elevation. Daylight computed for the 15th of November.
What to pack for Big Bend in November
Computed from the month's weather normals above — not a generic list.
- Warm mid-layer (fleece or light puffy) — mornings average 45°F
- Sturdy broken-in footwear, navigation and a basic first-aid kit — every park, every month
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Looking for a better window? The computed best months for Big Bend are June and August.
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 Big Bend crowded in November?
Moderately: November runs 63% of the March peak, averaging 58,815 visits (NPS, 2021–2025).
What is the weather like in Big Bend in November?
Average highs of 65°F, lows of 45°F, 0.6″ of precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, CHISOS BASIN, TX US station).
What should I pack for Big Bend in November?
Warm mid-layer (fleece or light puffy); Sturdy broken-in footwear, navigation and a basic first-aid kit — the full weather-computed list is on this page.
See also: the best national parks to visit in November · Last verified 2026-09-12