Zion in November: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack
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November is one of the best months of the year to visit Zion National Park: crowds run 50% of the June peak (301,264 average visits). Weather: highs average 64°F and lows 37°F, with 1.2″ of precipitation and 10.2 hours of daylight. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.
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Bring for Zion in November
- Warm mid-layer (fleece or light puffy)See it on AmazonWhy: mornings average 37°F.
- HeadlampSee it on AmazonWhy: only 10.2 hours of daylight in mid-November.
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Crowds in November
Zion averages 301,264 recreation visits in November — 50% of what June, the peak month, draws. Trailheads and parking fill accordingly.
Weather & daylight
Days are mild (highs average 64°F), and mornings are chilly (lows average 37°F). It is typically dry (1.2″ of precipitation). Mid-month daylight runs 10.2 hours.
NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station ZION NP, UT US (1 mi from park coordinates, 4,038 ft elevation) — conditions vary inside the park, especially with elevation. Daylight computed for the 15th of November.
What to pack for Zion in November
Computed from the month's weather normals above — not a generic list.
- Warm mid-layer (fleece or light puffy) — mornings average 37°F
- Headlamp — only 10.2 hours of daylight in mid-November (compare other options)
- Sturdy broken-in footwear, navigation and a basic first-aid kit — every park, every month
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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 Zion crowded in November?
Moderately: November runs 50% of the June peak, averaging 301,264 visits (NPS, 2021–2025).
What is the weather like in Zion in November?
Average highs of 64°F, lows of 37°F, 1.2″ of precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, ZION NP, UT US station).
What should I pack for Zion in November?
Warm mid-layer (fleece or light puffy); 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 2026-09-24