Dry Tortugas in November: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack
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November is one of the best months of the year to visit Dry Tortugas National Park: crowds run 74% of the May peak (6,410 average visits). Weather: highs average 79°F and lows 71°F, with 1.9″ of precipitation and 11 hours of daylight. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.
Bring for Dry Tortugas in November
- Sturdy, broken-in hiking bootsSee it on AmazonWhy: every park, every month.
- Water bottles for the daySee it on AmazonWhy: hydration is one of the NPS Ten Essentials.
- HeadlampSee it on AmazonWhy: illumination is one of the NPS Ten Essentials.
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Dry Tortugas in November: what the park service says
Thinking of camping at Dry Tortugas in November? Garden Key has eight regular sites, each for up to six people in three two-person tents, all first-come, first-served; only the group site (10 to 20 people) can be reserved. The park service says ferry camping seats on the Yankee Freedom are limited to 10 a day and sell out months ahead. Pack everything, including all your fresh water, and bring an extra day's food in case the ferry is cancelled.
Source: NPS, checked 2026-11-05.
Crowds in November
Dry Tortugas averages 6,410 recreation visits in November — 74% of what May, the peak month, draws — this is the third-quietest month of the year. Plan lodging and entries with that in mind — book early and start days at dawn.
Weather & daylight
Daytime temperatures are comfortable (highs average 79°F), and nights stay mild (lows average 71°F). It is typically dry (1.9″ of precipitation). Mid-month daylight runs 11 hours.
NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station DRY TORTUGAS, FL US (0 mi from park coordinates, 3 ft elevation) — conditions vary inside the park, especially with elevation. Daylight computed for the 15th of November.
What to pack for Dry Tortugas in November
Computed from the month's weather normals above — not a generic list.
- 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
Is Dry Tortugas crowded in November?
Yes — November runs 74% of Dry Tortugas's peak, averaging 6,410 recreation visits (NPS, 2021–2025). See every month at Dry Tortugas.
What is the weather like in Dry Tortugas in November?
Average highs of 79°F, lows of 71°F, 1.9″ of precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, DRY TORTUGAS, FL US station). Compare it with other national parks in November.
What should I pack for Dry Tortugas in November?
Sturdy broken-in footwear, navigation and a basic first-aid kit — the full weather-computed list is on this page. Going in December instead? Dry Tortugas in December has its own list.
See also: the best national parks to visit in November · Last verified 2026-09-24