Blue Ridge Parkway in November
In November, Blue Ridge Parkway averages a high of 55°F and a low of 32°F, with 4.5 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 1,202,000 people visit, the 8th busiest of 12 (busy). Days are 10 hours 11 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 55° / 32°F
- Precipitation
- 4.5in
- Snow
- 0.3in
- Daylight
- 10h 11m
- Visitors
- 1,202,000
- Crowds
- Busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: June (very busy) and October (very busy).
Higher or lower in the park, expect a different picture: Elkin, NC at 910 ft averages a November high of 61°F and a low of 32°F.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Sparta 3.5 SSW, NC, 4.8 miles from the park's center, 3,011 ft. Second station lower down: Elkin, NC, 910 ft, 17 miles. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in November
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park and Preserve | 54° / 33° | Moderate | Cool |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 58° / 34° | Busy | Mild |
| Congaree National Park | 68° / 43° | Busy | Mild |
| Shenandoah National Park | 57° / 34° | Moderate | Mild |
| Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area | 63° / 41° | Busy | Mild |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Blue Ridge Parkway on nps.gov
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