Yellowstone National Park in November
In November, Yellowstone National Park averages a high of 32°F and a low of 11°F, with 2.1 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 23,000 people visit, the quietest month. Days are 9 hours 31 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 32° / 11°F
- Precipitation
- 2.1in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 9h 31m
- Visitors
- 23,000
- Crowds
- Few or no visits
Best months for weather and crowds instead: July (very busy), August (very busy) and September (very busy).
Few or no visitors in November: fewer than 3% of the busiest month's visits. Roads, ferries or the whole park may be closed; check Yellowstone National Park on nps.gov before you plan.
Higher or lower in the park, expect a different picture: Gardiner, MT at 5,275 ft averages a November high of 44°F and a low of 24°F.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Yellowstone Lake, WY, 4.3 miles from the park's center, 7,835 ft. Second station lower down: Gardiner, MT, 5,275 ft, 32.7 miles. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in November
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway | 35° / 11° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Grand Teton National Park | 35° / 14° | Quiet | Cold |
| Glacier National Park | 37° / 26° | Quiet | Cold |
| Mount Rushmore National Memorial | 44° / 27° | Quiet | Cool |
| Wind Cave National Park | 48° / 23° | Quiet | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Yellowstone National Park on nps.gov
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