Hot Springs in November: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack
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November is a solid shoulder-season month to visit Hot Springs National Park: crowds run 43% of the June peak (149,291 average visits). Weather: highs average 63°F and lows 42°F, with 4.9″ of precipitation and 10.4 hours of daylight. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.
Bring for Hot Springs in November
- Warm mid-layer (fleece or light puffy)See it on AmazonWhy: mornings average 42°F.
- Rain shell + pack coverSee it on AmazonWhy: 4.9″ of precipitation is normal this month.
- HeadlampSee it on AmazonWhy: only 10.4 hours of daylight in mid-November.
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Crowds in November
Hot Springs averages 149,291 recreation visits in November — 43% of what June, the peak month, draws. Plan lodging and entries with that in mind.
Weather & daylight
Daytime temperatures are comfortable (highs average 63°F), and mornings are chilly (lows average 42°F). This is one of the wetter months (4.9″ of precipitation on average). Mid-month daylight runs 10.4 hours.
NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station HOT SPRINGS 1 NNE, AR US (0 mi from park coordinates, 626 ft elevation) — conditions vary inside the park, especially with elevation. Daylight computed for the 15th of November.
What to pack for Hot Springs in November
Computed from the month's weather normals above — not a generic list.
- Warm mid-layer (fleece or light puffy) — mornings average 42°F
- Rain shell + pack cover — 4.9″ of precipitation is normal this month
- Headlamp — only 10.4 hours of daylight in mid-November (compare other options)
- Waterproof boots — plus navigation and a basic first-aid kit — 4.9″ of rain is normal this month
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Looking for a better window? The computed best months for Hot Springs are January and September.
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 Hot Springs crowded in November?
Moderately: November runs 43% of the June peak, averaging 149,291 visits (NPS, 2021–2025).
What is the weather like in Hot Springs in November?
Average highs of 63°F, lows of 42°F, 4.9″ of precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, HOT SPRINGS 1 NNE, AR US station).
What should I pack for Hot Springs in November?
Warm mid-layer (fleece or light puffy); Rain shell + pack cover; Headlamp — the full weather-computed list is on this page.
See also: the best national parks to visit in November · Last verified 2026-09-24