Grand Teton in November: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack

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November is a quiet month with trade-offs at Grand Teton National Park: crowds run 7% of the July peak (50,017 average visits). Weather: highs average 35°F and lows 14°F, with 2.6″ of precipitation and 9.7 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 Grand Teton in November

Insulated parka + thermal base layersSee it on AmazonWhy: average lows of 14°F.
Packable rain jacketSee it on AmazonWhy: 2.6″ of precipitation is normal this month.
Traction devices (microspikes) and gaitersSee it on AmazonWhy: 24″ normal snowfall.

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Partial access: 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. Current NPS conditions →

Granite mountains with a cloudy blue sky and green and yellow trees and plants in the foreground — Grand Teton National Park — photo: NPS Photo/Tobiason (public-domain NPS media)

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 — crowds are thin by this park's standards.

Average visits (November)

50,017 (mean 2021–2025, NPS)

Share of the year

1.4% of annual visitation

vs. peak (July)

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 (compare other options)
Headlamp — only 9.7 hours of daylight in mid-November (compare other options)
Insulated, waterproof boots — plus navigation and a basic first-aid kit — 24″ of snow is normal this 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 2026-09-24