Hawaiʻi Volcanoes in November: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack

Peak crowds · VisitWhen score 44/100 · #10 of 12 months

November is peak season — expect the year's biggest crowds at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park: crowds run 87% of the December peak (131,594 average visits). Weather: highs average 75°F and lows 59°F, with 23.1″ of precipitation and 11.2 hours of daylight. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.

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Crowds in November

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes averages 131,594 recreation visits in November — 87% of what December, the peak month, draws. Plan lodging and entries with that in mind — book early and start days at dawn.

Weather & daylight

Daytime temperatures are comfortable (highs average 75°F), and nights stay mild (lows average 59°F). This is one of the wetter months (23.1″ of precipitation on average). Mid-month daylight runs 11.2 hours.

NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station GLENWOOD #2 55.4, HI US (8 mi from park coordinates, 2,200 ft elevation) — conditions vary inside the park, especially with elevation. Daylight computed for the 15th of November.

What to pack for Hawaiʻi Volcanoes in November

Computed from the month's weather normals above — not a generic list.

• Rain shell + pack cover — 23.1″ of precipitation is normal this month
• Waterproof boots — plus navigation and a basic first-aid kit — 23.1″ of rain is normal this month

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Looking for a better window? The computed best month for Hawaiʻi Volcanoes is April.

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

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