Grand Teton in November: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack
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November is a solid shoulder-season month to visit Grand Teton National Park: crowds run 7% of the July peak (50,017 average visits), days average 35°F with 9.7 hours of daylight. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.
Crowds in November
Grand Teton averages 50,017 recreation visits in November — 7% of what July, the peak month, draws — the second-quietest month of the year. That crowd level sets the tone for parking, permits and lodging — this is genuine quiet-season territory.
Weather & daylight
It is properly cold (highs average 35°F), and nights are frigid (lows average 14°F). Average precipitation is 2.6″ for the month. Normal snowfall is 24″ — expect snow on the ground. Mid-month daylight runs 9.7 hours.
NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station MORAN 5WNW, WY US (6 mi from park coordinates, 6,805 ft elevation) — conditions vary inside the park, especially with elevation. Daylight computed for the 15th of November.
What to pack for Grand Teton in November
Computed from the month's weather normals above — not a generic list.
- Insulated parka + thermal base layers — average lows of 14°F
- Packable rain jacket — 2.6″ of precipitation is normal this month
- Traction devices (microspikes) and gaiters — 24″ normal snowfall
- Headlamp — only 9.7 hours of daylight in mid-November
- Sturdy broken-in footwear, navigation and a basic first-aid kit — every park, every month
- Bear spray — recommended by the park in grizzly country (check current park regulations before you carry)
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Want quieter or kinder conditions? The computed best months for Grand Teton are April and May.
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 Grand Teton crowded in November?
No — November is one of the quieter months: 7% of the July peak, averaging 50,017 visits (NPS, 2021–2025).
What is the weather like in Grand Teton in November?
Average highs of 35°F, lows of 14°F, 2.6″ of precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, MORAN 5WNW, WY US station).
What should I pack for Grand Teton in November?
Insulated parka + thermal base layers; Packable rain jacket; Traction devices (microspikes) and gaiters — the full weather-computed list is on this page.
Is everything open at Grand Teton in November?
Teton Park Road is closed to vehicles roughly November–April (it becomes a ski/snowshoe route); US-26/89/191 through the park stays open. Always check the park's live NPS alerts for current conditions.
See also: the best national parks to visit in November · Last verified 2026-09-12