Channel Islands in November: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack
Shoulder · VisitWhen score 66/100 · #11 of 12 months
November is a solid shoulder-season month to visit Channel Islands National Park: crowds run 64% of the July peak (23,057 average visits). Weather: highs average 71°F and lows 48°F, with 0.9″ of precipitation and 10.4 hours of daylight. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.
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Crowds in November
Channel Islands averages 23,057 recreation visits in November — 64% of what July, the peak month, draws. Plan lodging and entries with that in mind.
Weather & daylight
Daytime temperatures are comfortable (highs average 71°F), and nights stay mild (lows average 48°F). It is typically dry (0.9″ of precipitation). Mid-month daylight runs 10.4 hours.
NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station POINT MUGU NF, CA US (43 mi from park coordinates, 13 ft elevation) — conditions vary inside the park, especially with elevation. Daylight computed for the 15th of November.
What to pack for Channel Islands in November
Computed from the month's weather normals above — not a generic list.
- Headlamp — only 10.4 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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Looking for a better window? The computed best months for Channel Islands are January and March.
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 Channel Islands crowded in November?
Moderately: November runs 64% of the July peak, averaging 23,057 visits (NPS, 2021–2025).
What is the weather like in Channel Islands in November?
Average highs of 71°F, lows of 48°F, 0.9″ of precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, POINT MUGU NF, CA US station).
What should I pack for Channel Islands in November?
Headlamp; Sturdy broken-in footwear, navigation and a basic first-aid kit — the full weather-computed list is on this page.
See also: the best national parks to visit in November · Last verified 2026-09-24