De Soto National Memorial in November
November at De Soto National Memorial averages a daytime high near 80°F and an overnight low around 60°F, with about 1.8" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.9× the park's average month, which makes November an average month here.
- Average low
- 60°F
- Average high
- 80°F
Range across the year: 52°F to 92°F
- Precipitation
- 1.8 in
- Daylight
- 10.6 hours
Roughly 8% of the park's yearly visitors come in November: about 18,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes November the 6th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the March peak (1.6×) and the September low (0.7×).
November is our recommended month at De Soto: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 70°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 9.9 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 21% 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 10.6 hours of daylight in November to explore — near the year-round minimum.
Park-wide, 2023 drew 231,892 recreation visits, up 33.9% from 173,150 in 2022.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 22.9%, so November may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How November compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| October | 86°F / 68°F | 0.9× Average | 65 Good |
| November | 80°F / 60°F | 0.9× Average | 73 Good |
| December | 75°F / 55°F | 1.0× Average | 68 Good |
All twelve months at De Soto, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
November averages a daytime high near 80°F and an overnight low around 60°F at De Soto National Memorial, with about 1.8 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 9.9 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
November is average at De Soto National Memorial (about 0.9× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good" at 73/100. November is our recommended month for this park.
The busiest month is March and the quietest is September. November sits at about 0.9× the park's average, or 8% of annual visitation.
A typical November sees about 18,000 recreation visits at De Soto National Memorial, 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.