Bryce Canyon National Park in November
November at Bryce Canyon National Park averages a daytime high near 46°F and an overnight low around 23°F, with about 1.3" of precipitation and roughly 10" of snow. Visitation runs about 0.4× the park's average month, which makes November a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 23°F
- Average high
- 46°F
Range across the year: 17°F to 80°F
- Precipitation
- 1.3 in
- Snowfall
- 10 in
- Daylight
- 9.9 hours
Roughly 3% of the park's yearly visitors come in November: about 76,000 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 September peak (1.8×) and the January low (0.2×).
On our Best Time to Visit score November rates 40/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is August: the lightest crowds of the park's good-weather months.
The daily average of about 34°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 4 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 43% 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 9.9 hours of daylight in November to explore — between the 9.4-hour midwinter low and the 14.6-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 1,967,367 recreation visits, down 21.2% from 2,498,075 in 2024.
How November compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| October | 58°F / 32°F | 1.2× Busy | 33 Poor |
| November | 46°F / 23°F | 0.4× Very quiet | 40 Poor |
| December | 37°F / 17°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 43 Poor |
All twelve months at Bryce Canyon, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Bryce Canyon in November
The National Park Service tags 14 Bryce Canyon activities for fall. Here are 8 of them. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Bristlecone Loop Trail · 30-60 minutes
- Go Horseback Riding · 2-4 hours · reservation required
- Backcountry Hiking and Camping · reservation required
- Day Hikes
- Get a Passport Stamp
- Mossy Cave Trail · 30-60 minutes
- See the Park Film · 24-30 minutes
- View Wildlife
Frequently Asked Questions
November averages a daytime high near 46°F and an overnight low around 23°F at Bryce Canyon National Park, with about 1.3 inches of precipitation and roughly 10 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 4 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
November is very quiet at Bryce Canyon National Park (about 0.4× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 40/100. Our recommended month is August.
The busiest month is September and the quietest is January. November sits at about 0.4× the park's average, or 3% of annual visitation.
A typical November sees about 76,000 recreation visits at Bryce Canyon National Park, 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.