Yosemite in November: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack

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November is a solid shoulder-season month to visit Yosemite National Park: crowds run 40% of the August peak (216,341 average visits), days average 56°F with 10.2 hours of daylight. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.

Partial access: Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road typically close November–late May; Yosemite Valley is open year-round. Current NPS conditions →

Crowds in November

Yosemite averages 216,341 recreation visits in November — 40% of what August, the peak month, draws. Plan lodging and entries with that in mind.

Average visits (November)

216,341 (mean 2021–2025, NPS)

Share of the year

5.6% of annual visitation

vs. peak (August)

40%

Weather & daylight

Expect cool days (highs average 56°F), and mornings are chilly (lows average 33°F). This is one of the wetter months (4.0″ of precipitation on average). Mid-month daylight runs 10.2 hours.

NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station YOSEMITE PARK HQ, CA US (3 mi from park coordinates, 4,018 ft elevation) — conditions vary inside the park, especially with elevation. Daylight computed for the 15th of November.

What to pack for Yosemite 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
Rain shell + pack cover — 4.0″ of precipitation is normal this month
Headlamp — only 10.2 hours of daylight in mid-November
Sturdy broken-in footwear, navigation and a basic first-aid kit — every park, every month

Looking for a better window? The computed best months for Yosemite are March and April.

Common questions

Is Yosemite crowded in November?

Moderately: November runs 40% of the August peak, averaging 216,341 visits (NPS, 2021–2025).

What is the weather like in Yosemite in November?

Average highs of 56°F, lows of 33°F, 4.0″ of precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, YOSEMITE PARK HQ, CA US station).

What should I pack for Yosemite in November?

Warm mid-layer (fleece or light puffy); Rain shell + pack cover; Headlamp — the full weather-computed list is on this page.

Is everything open at Yosemite in November?

Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road typically close November–late May; Yosemite Valley is open year-round. Always check the park's live NPS alerts for current conditions.

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