Death Valley in November: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack
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November is one of the best months of the year to visit Death Valley National Park: crowds run 68% of the March peak (109,121 average visits), days average 77°F with 10.2 hours of daylight. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.
Crowds in November
Death Valley averages 109,121 recreation visits in November — 68% of what March, the peak month, draws. Trailheads and parking fill accordingly.
Weather & daylight
Days are mild (highs average 77°F), and nights stay mild (lows average 51°F). It is typically dry (0.1″ of precipitation). Mid-month daylight runs 10.2 hours.
NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station DEATH VALLEY NP, CA US (1 mi from park coordinates, -194 ft elevation) — conditions vary inside the park, especially with elevation. Daylight computed for the 15th of November.
What to pack for Death Valley in November
Computed from the month's weather normals above — not a generic list.
- 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
Common questions
Is Death Valley crowded in November?
Moderately: November runs 68% of the March peak, averaging 109,121 visits (NPS, 2021–2025).
What is the weather like in Death Valley in November?
Average highs of 77°F, lows of 51°F, 0.1″ of precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, DEATH VALLEY NP, CA US station).
What should I pack for Death Valley 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 2026-07-16