Big Cypress National Preserve in November
November at Big Cypress National Preserve averages a daytime high near 84°F and an overnight low around 64°F, with about 1.9" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1× the park's average month, which makes November an average month here.
- Average low
- 64°F
- Average high
- 84°F
Range across the year: 55°F to 94°F
- Precipitation
- 1.9 in
- Daylight
- 10.7 hours
Roughly 8% of the park's yearly visitors come in November: about 137,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1989 to 2025.
That makes November the 6th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the February peak (1.6×) and the September low (0.6×).
November is our recommended month at Big Cypress: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 74°F is a comfortable range for hiking and being outdoors all day. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 8.2 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 17% of annual visitors, choosing November instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 10.7 hours of daylight in November to explore — near the year-round minimum.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 2,262,731 recreation visits, up 2.1% from 2,216,708 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 135.4%, so a November visit is likely to feel busier than it did a few years ago.
How November compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| October | 89°F / 71°F | 0.7× Quiet | 61 Good |
| November | 84°F / 64°F | 1.0× Average | 67 Good |
| December | 80°F / 59°F | 1.3× Busy | 60 Good |
All twelve months at Big Cypress, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Big Cypress in November
The National Park Service tags 10 Big Cypress activities for fall. Here are 8 of them. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Fire Prairie Trail · 1-3 hours
- Florida National Scenic Trail · 2-5 days
- Gator Hook Trail · 2-4 hours
- H.P. Williams Wayside Park · 10-30 minutes
- Loop Road Scenic Drive · 1-3 hours
- Nathaniel P. Reed Visitor Center · 5-60 minutes
- Stargazing in Big Cypress
- The Deep Lake Trail · 30-90 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
November averages a daytime high near 84°F and an overnight low around 64°F at Big Cypress National Preserve, with about 1.9 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 8.2 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
November is average at Big Cypress National Preserve (about 1.0× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good" at 67/100. November is our recommended month for this park.
The busiest month is February and the quietest is September. November sits at about 1.0× the park's average, or 8% of annual visitation.
A typical November sees about 137,000 recreation visits at Big Cypress National Preserve, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1989–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1989–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.