Everglades in November: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack
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November is one of the best months of the year to visit Everglades National Park: crowds run 58% of the February peak (60,587 average visits). Weather: highs average 83°F and lows 64°F, with 2.4″ of precipitation and 10.9 hours of daylight. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.
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Bring for Everglades in November
- Sun protection and 2L+ water per personSee it on AmazonWhy: highs average 83°F.
- Packable rain jacketSee it on AmazonWhy: 2.4″ of precipitation is normal this month.
- Sturdy, broken-in hiking bootsSee it on AmazonWhy: every park, every month.
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Everglades in November: what the park service says
November is the Everglades' changeover month, ending the wet season and opening the dry one, which the park calls among the most popular times to visit because temperatures drop, mosquitoes ease and wildlife becomes abundant. Some facilities are not fully open in the wet months, so check what is operating before you drive to Flamingo, Shark Valley, Royal Palm or the Gulf Coast. In the dry months the park recommends mosquito repellent, head nets or bug jackets anyway, since insects can still appear at dusk and dawn.
Source: NPS 1, NPS 2, NPS 3, checked 2026-11-05.
Crowds in November
Everglades averages 60,587 recreation visits in November — 58% of what February, the peak month, draws — this is the third-quietest month of the year. Trailheads and parking fill accordingly.
Weather & daylight
Days run warm (highs average 83°F), and nights stay mild (lows average 64°F). Average precipitation is 2.4″ for the month. Mid-month daylight runs 10.9 hours.
NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station ROYAL PALM RS, FL US (8 mi from park coordinates, 7 ft elevation) — conditions vary inside the park, especially with elevation. Daylight computed for the 15th of November.
What to pack for Everglades in November
Computed from the month's weather normals above — not a generic list.
- Sun protection and 2L+ water per person — highs average 83°F
- Packable rain jacket — 2.4″ of precipitation is normal this month
- 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 Everglades crowded in November?
Moderately: November runs 58% of the February peak, averaging 60,587 visits (NPS, 2021–2025). See every month at Everglades.
What is the weather like in Everglades in November?
Average highs of 83°F, lows of 64°F, 2.4″ of precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, ROYAL PALM RS, FL US station). Compare it with other national parks in November.
What should I pack for Everglades in November?
Sun protection and 2L+ water per person; Packable rain jacket; Sturdy broken-in footwear, navigation and a basic first-aid kit — the full weather-computed list is on this page. Going in December instead? Everglades in December has its own list.
See also: the best national parks to visit in November · Last verified 2026-09-24