Grand Canyon in November: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack

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November is a solid shoulder-season month to visit Grand Canyon National Park: crowds run 62% of the July peak (326,699 average visits), days average 51°F with 10.3 hours of daylight. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.

Crowds in November

Grand Canyon averages 326,699 recreation visits in November — 62% of what July, the peak month, draws. That crowd level sets the tone for parking, permits and lodging.

Weather & daylight

Daytime stays cool (highs average 51°F), and mornings are chilly (lows average 33°F). It is typically dry (1.1″ of precipitation). Mid-month daylight runs 10.3 hours.

NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station GRAND CANYON VISITOR CTR, AZ US (1 mi from park coordinates, 7,083 ft elevation) — conditions vary inside the park, especially with elevation. Daylight computed for the 15th of November.

What to pack for Grand Canyon 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 10.3 hours of daylight in mid-November
• Sturdy broken-in footwear, navigation and a basic first-aid kit — every park, every month

Want quieter or kinder conditions? The computed best months for Grand Canyon are February and April.

Common questions

See also: the best national parks to visit in November · Last verified 2026-07-16