How Crowded Is Mojave in November?
November is a busy month at Mojave National Preserve, running about 1.3× the park's average month — roughly 11% of the year's visitors come in November. It is in fact the busiest month of the year here, so expect full parking lots, busy trails and booked-out campgrounds. If crowds bother you, August (the quietest month) or the recommended August are easier. Typical November weather averages a high near 62°F and a low around 47°F, with about 0.5" of precipitation. You'll get about 10.1 hours of daylight to explore.
Frequently Asked Questions
November is busy at Mojave National Preserve (about 1.3× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor". The single best month overall is August.
The busiest month is November and the quietest is August. November sits at about 1.3× the park's average, or 11% of annual visitation.
Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1997–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-06-20.