Canyonlands National Park in November
November at Canyonlands National Park averages a daytime high near 55°F and an overnight low around 26°F, with about 0.6" of precipitation and roughly 1" of snow. Visitation runs about 0.6× the park's average month, which makes November a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 26°F
- Average high
- 55°F
Range across the year: 17°F to 95°F
- Precipitation
- 0.6 in
- Snowfall
- 1 in
- Daylight
- 9.9 hours
Roughly 5% of the park's yearly visitors come in November: about 36,000 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 May peak (1.8×) and the January low (0.1×).
On our Best Time to Visit score November rates 46/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is October: the lightest crowds of the park's good-weather months.
The daily average of about 40°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 8.5 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 30% 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 9.3-hour midwinter low and the 14.6-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 796,057 recreation visits, down 2.7% from 818,492 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 13.2%, 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 | 70°F / 38°F | 1.4× Busy | 44 Poor |
| November | 55°F / 26°F | 0.6× Quiet | 46 Fair |
| December | 42°F / 18°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 42 Poor |
All twelve months at Canyonlands, with the best time to visit.
Seasonal closures in November 2026
The National Park Service lists these Canyonlands facilities as closed during November 2026. The dates are the park's own, read on October 11, 2026. A facility that is not listed here may still be closed, so confirm on the park's site before you go.
- Hans Flat Ranger Station (visitor center): closed from November 23, 2026 to December 30, 2026
Things to do at Canyonlands in November
The National Park Service tags 4 Canyonlands activities for fall. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Auto Touring in Canyonlands · reservation required
- Backcountry Camping in Canyonlands · 1-14 days · reservation required
- Boating in Canyonlands · 1-12 days · reservation required
- Experience the Shafer Trail · 1 hour
Frequently Asked Questions
November averages a daytime high near 55°F and an overnight low around 26°F at Canyonlands National Park, with about 0.6 inches of precipitation and roughly 1 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 8.5 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
November is quiet at Canyonlands National Park (about 0.6× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 46/100. Our recommended month is October.
The busiest month is May and the quietest is January. November sits at about 0.6× the park's average, or 5% of annual visitation.
A typical November sees about 36,000 recreation visits at Canyonlands 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.