Booker T Washington National Monument in November
November at Booker T Washington National Monument averages a daytime high near 59°F and an overnight low around 34°F, with about 3.7" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.8× the park's average month, which makes November a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 34°F
- Average high
- 59°F
Range across the year: 26°F to 87°F
- Precipitation
- 3.7 in
- Daylight
- 10.0 hours
Roughly 7% of the park's yearly visitors come in November: roughly 1,700 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes November the 9th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the June peak (1.7×) and the January low (0.4×).
On our Best Time to Visit score November rates 45/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is September: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 46°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 13.2 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 37% 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 hours of daylight in November to explore — between the 9.5-hour midwinter low and the 14.5-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 24,209 recreation visits, down 15.7% from 28,713 in 2023.
How November compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| October | 70°F / 44°F | 1.2× Busy | 48 Fair |
| November | 59°F / 34°F | 0.8× Quiet | 45 Fair |
| December | 50°F / 29°F | 0.6× Quiet | 42 Poor |
All twelve months at Booker T Washington, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Booker T Washington in November
The National Park Service tags 7 Booker T Washington activities for fall. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Bring Your Dog for a Walk to Booker T. Washington NM · 30-60 minutes
- Enjoy a Picnic at Booker T. Washington National Monument · 30-120 minutes
- Explore Exhibits on Booker T. Washington’s Early Life · 15-60 minutes
- Ring the Bell: A Symbolic Marker of Freedom · 5-10 minutes
- Start at the Booker T. Washington Visitor Center · 15-60 minutes
- Take a hike on the Jack-O-Lantern Branch Trail · 45-90 minutes
- Take a Tour of the Historic Core on the Plantation Trail · 30-60 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
November averages a daytime high near 59°F and an overnight low around 34°F at Booker T Washington National Monument, with about 3.7 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 13.2 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
November is quiet at Booker T Washington National Monument (about 0.8× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 45/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is June and the quietest is January. November sits at about 0.8× the park's average, or 7% of annual visitation.
A typical November sees about 2,000 recreation visits at Booker T Washington National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.