Zion in November: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack
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November is one of the best months of the year to visit Zion National Park: crowds run 50% of the June peak (301,264 average visits). Weather: highs average 64°F and lows 37°F, with 1.2″ of precipitation and 10.2 hours of daylight. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.
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Bring for Zion in November
- Warm mid-layer (fleece or light puffy)See it on AmazonWhy: mornings average 37°F.
- HeadlampSee it on AmazonWhy: only 10.2 hours of daylight in mid-November.
- Sturdy, broken-in hiking bootsSee it on AmazonWhy: every park, every month.
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Zion in November: what the park service says
November is the last month of Zion's daily shuttle season, which the park service runs from March through November. While the shuttle runs, you cannot drive your own car up the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive; you ride the shuttle in, and the park's lots often fill early, so many visitors park in Springdale and take the free Springdale Line. The current schedule then lists no shuttle from November 29, which opens the canyon road to private cars until the holiday shuttle starts on December 26.
Source: NPS, checked 2026-11-05.
Crowds in November
Zion averages 301,264 recreation visits in November — 50% of what June, the peak month, draws. Trailheads and parking fill accordingly.
Weather & daylight
Days are mild (highs average 64°F), and mornings are chilly (lows average 37°F). It is typically dry (1.2″ of precipitation). Mid-month daylight runs 10.2 hours.
NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station ZION NP, UT US (1 mi from park coordinates, 4,038 ft elevation) — conditions vary inside the park, especially with elevation. Daylight computed for the 15th of November.
What to pack for Zion in November
Computed from the month's weather normals above — not a generic list.
- Warm mid-layer (fleece or light puffy) — mornings average 37°F
- Headlamp — only 10.2 hours of daylight in mid-November (compare other options)
- 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 Zion crowded in November?
Moderately: November runs 50% of the June peak, averaging 301,264 visits (NPS, 2021–2025). See every month at Zion.
What is the weather like in Zion in November?
Average highs of 64°F, lows of 37°F, 1.2″ of precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, ZION NP, UT US station). Compare it with other national parks in November.
What should I pack for Zion in November?
Warm mid-layer (fleece or light puffy); Headlamp; Sturdy broken-in footwear, navigation and a basic first-aid kit — the full weather-computed list is on this page. Going in December instead? Zion in December has its own list.
See also: the best national parks to visit in November · Last verified 2026-09-24