Acadia in November: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack

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November is a quiet month with trade-offs at Acadia National Park: crowds run 9% of the August peak (72,629 average visits). Weather: highs average 48°F and lows 33°F, with 5.9″ of precipitation and 9.6 hours of daylight. Roads and services are only partly open this month — see the access note below. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.

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Bring for Acadia in November

Warm mid-layer (fleece or light puffy)See it on AmazonWhy: mornings average 33°F.
Rain shell + pack coverSee it on AmazonWhy: 5.9″ of precipitation is normal this month.
HeadlampSee it on AmazonWhy: only 9.6 hours of daylight in mid-November.

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Partial access: Most of Park Loop Road and Cadillac Summit Road are typically closed to vehicles Dec 1–Apr 14; spring opening is weather-dependent, icy or snow-packed trails are common into April, and many park facilities close for the season in November. Check current NPS conditions before planning. Current NPS conditions →

Two small, booth-like buildings are positioned across a roadway. Park rangers are seated at open win — Acadia National Park — photo: NPS Photo by Kent Miller (public-domain NPS media)

Crowds in November

Acadia averages 72,629 recreation visits in November — 9% of what August, the peak month, draws. That crowd level sets the tone for parking, permits and lodging — crowds are thin by this park's standards.

Average visits (November)

72,629 (mean 2021–2025, NPS)

Share of the year

1.8% of annual visitation

vs. peak (August)

Weather & daylight

Daytime stays cool (highs average 48°F), and mornings are chilly (lows average 33°F). This is one of the wetter months (5.9″ of precipitation on average). Mid-month daylight runs 9.6 hours.

NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station ACADIA NP, ME US (2 mi from park coordinates, 470 ft elevation) — conditions vary inside the park, especially with elevation. Daylight computed for the 15th of November.

What to pack for Acadia 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 — 5.9″ of precipitation is normal this month
Headlamp — only 9.6 hours of daylight in mid-November (compare other options)
Waterproof boots — plus navigation and a basic first-aid kit — 5.9″ of rain is normal this month

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Want quieter or kinder conditions? The computed best months for Acadia are May and June.

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 Acadia crowded in November?

No — November is one of the quieter months: 9% of the August peak, averaging 72,629 visits (NPS, 2021–2025).

What is the weather like in Acadia in November?

Average highs of 48°F, lows of 33°F, 5.9″ of precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, ACADIA NP, ME US station).

What should I pack for Acadia 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 Acadia in November?

Most of Park Loop Road and Cadillac Summit Road are typically closed to vehicles Dec 1–Apr 14; spring opening is weather-dependent, icy or snow-packed trails are common into April, and many park facilities close for the season in November. Check current NPS conditions before planning. Always check the park's live NPS alerts for current conditions.

See also: the best national parks to visit in November · Last verified 2026-09-24