Yosemite National Park in November
Crowds and weather in November · NPS visitor counts 2022–2025 · NOAA 1991–2020 averages
November at a glance
Crowds: Moderate — about 7,907 visitors a day, 40% of the July peak. November is the 5th quietest month of 12.
Weather: average high 56°F (13°C), low 32°F (0°C); 4.0 in (103 mm) of precipitation on about 4 days.
Verdict: ◎ Mild weather, fewer people — the best balance of crowds and weather at this park.
November visitors, year by year
| November | Recreation visits | Per day |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 178,786 | 5,960 |
| 2023 | 252,249 | 8,408 |
| 2024 | 230,748 | 7,692 |
| 2025 | 234,709 | 7,824 |
“Unusually low” marks a year when November's share of the annual total was less than half the other years' — usually a closure (storms, fire, a government shutdown) or a counting gap. The typical figure above uses the median share of 2022–2025, scaled to 2025's total.
November compared with the months around it
| Month | Crowds · visitors/day | High / low · precip. |
|---|---|---|
| October | Busy76% of peak · 14,939/day | 71° / 41°F1.6 in · 3 wet days |
| November | Moderate40% of peak · 7,907/day | 56° / 32°F4.0 in · 4 wet days |
| December | Quiet27% of peak · 5,211/day | 46° / 28°F5.6 in · 7 wet days |
Other parks with mild weather and fewer people in November
- Redwood
33% of peak · high 58°F
- Arches
46% of peak · high 56°F
- Shenandoah
48% of peak · high 57°F
- Zion
51% of peak · high 64°F
- White Sands
52% of peak · high 67°F
- Saguaro
56% of peak · high 75°F
Months with few visitors can mean seasonal closures of roads, shuttles or campgrounds. Check current conditions on the official Yosemite National Park website before you go.
Sources. Visitor counts: National Park Service, Visitor Use Statistics (recreation visits, final figures through 2025; typical months use 2022–2025). Weather: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station YOSEMITE PARK HQ, USC00049855, 4,019 ft / 1,225 m). Both are U.S. Government works in the public domain. How we calculate.
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