Hot Springs in November: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack
Shoulder · VisitWhen score 66/100 · #4 of 12 months
November is a solid shoulder-season month to visit Hot Springs National Park: crowds run 43% of the June peak (149,291 average visits). Weather: highs average 63°F and lows 42°F, with 4.9″ of precipitation and 10.4 hours of daylight. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.
Bring for Hot Springs in November
- Warm mid-layer (fleece or light puffy)See it on AmazonWhy: mornings average 42°F.
- Rain shell + pack coverSee it on AmazonWhy: 4.9″ of precipitation is normal this month.
- HeadlampSee it on AmazonWhy: only 10.4 hours of daylight in mid-November.
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Hot Springs in November: what the park service says
Hot Springs in November: the bathhouses on Bathhouse Row are run by separate businesses that set their own hours, so check each before you go. The Lamar Bathhouse Emporium, which is the park bookstore, opens every day 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Hot Springs Mountain Tower is run by a concessionaire with seasonal hours. The park service also notes that park hours can change for severe weather.
Source: NPS, checked 2026-11-05.
Crowds in November
Hot Springs averages 149,291 recreation visits in November — 43% of what June, the peak month, draws. Plan lodging and entries with that in mind.
Weather & daylight
Daytime temperatures are comfortable (highs average 63°F), and mornings are chilly (lows average 42°F). This is one of the wetter months (4.9″ of precipitation on average). Mid-month daylight runs 10.4 hours.
NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station HOT SPRINGS 1 NNE, AR US (0 mi from park coordinates, 626 ft elevation) — conditions vary inside the park, especially with elevation. Daylight computed for the 15th of November.
What to pack for Hot Springs in November
Computed from the month's weather normals above — not a generic list.
- Warm mid-layer (fleece or light puffy) — mornings average 42°F
- Rain shell + pack cover — 4.9″ of precipitation is normal this month
- Headlamp — only 10.4 hours of daylight in mid-November (compare other options)
- Waterproof boots — plus navigation and a basic first-aid kit — 4.9″ of precipitation is normal this month
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Looking for a better window? The computed best months for Hot Springs are January and September.
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 Hot Springs crowded in November?
Moderately: November runs 43% of the June peak, averaging 149,291 visits (NPS, 2021–2025). See every month at Hot Springs.
What is the weather like in Hot Springs in November?
Average highs of 63°F, lows of 42°F, 4.9″ of precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, HOT SPRINGS 1 NNE, AR US station). Compare it with other national parks in November.
What should I pack for Hot Springs in November?
Warm mid-layer (fleece or light puffy); Rain shell + pack cover; Headlamp — the full weather-computed list is on this page. Going in December instead? Hot Springs in December has its own list.
See also: the best national parks to visit in November · Last verified 2026-09-24