Cuyahoga Valley National Park in November
November at Cuyahoga Valley National Park averages a daytime high near 49°F and an overnight low around 32°F, with about 3" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.7× the park's average month, which makes November a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 32°F
- Average high
- 49°F
Range across the year: 18°F to 82°F
- Precipitation
- 3.0 in
- Daylight
- 9.6 hours
Roughly 6% of the park's yearly visitors come in November: about 161,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes November the 8th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (1.6×) and the January low (0.4×).
On our Best Time to Visit score November rates 42/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is September: 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 11 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 9.6 hours of daylight in November to explore — between the 9-hour midwinter low and the 15-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 3,025,325 recreation visits, up 3.9% from 2,912,454 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 21.7%, 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 | 61°F / 41°F | 1.2× Busy | 40 Poor |
| November | 49°F / 32°F | 0.7× Quiet | 42 Poor |
| December | 39°F / 24°F | 0.6× Quiet | 38 Poor |
All twelve months at Cuyahoga Valley, with the best time to visit.
Seasonal closures in November 2026
The National Park Service lists these Cuyahoga Valley 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.
- Canal Exploration Center (visitor center): closed all month (November 1, 2026 to May 1, 2027)
Things to do at Cuyahoga Valley in November
The National Park Service tags 15 Cuyahoga Valley activities for fall. Here are 8 of them. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Find the Best Fall Colors in Cuyahoga Valley
- Visit Canal Exploration Center · 30-120 minutes
- Let's Go Canalway Questing · 30-75 minutes
- Become a Cuyahoga Valley Junior Ranger · 1-3 hours
- Go Fishing in the Cuyahoga Valley
- Hike the Brandywine Gorge Loop · 1-2 hours
- Kid- and Autism-friendly Activities in the Everett Area · 1-3 hours
- Short Towpath Trail Walks · 30-60 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
November averages a daytime high near 49°F and an overnight low around 32°F at Cuyahoga Valley National Park, with about 3 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 11 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
November is quiet at Cuyahoga Valley National Park (about 0.7× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 42/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. November sits at about 0.7× the park's average, or 6% of annual visitation.
A typical November sees about 161,000 recreation visits at Cuyahoga Valley 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.