Yosemite · November
Yosemite in November
November is a good time to visit Yosemite — quieter than October, busier than December.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
A comfortable middle ground: some company on popular trails, but no gridlock.
About 41% of this park's busiest month.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026 · alerts checked Jul 10, 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Visitation
Typical November visits vs. the year
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
November weather
- Avg high
- 56°F
- Avg low
- 33°F
- Precipitation
- 4.0"
- Sunrise
- 6:39 AM
- Sunset
- 4:46 PM
- Daylight
- 10.1h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, YOSEMITE PARK HQ, CA US
What's open
Yosemite in November: access
Open 24 hours; Tioga and Glacier Point roads close in winter; peak-season reservations
No seasonal road or area closures reported for this park.
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
- Information
Yosemite Traffic Updates
When the park is very busy, you can get updates on current traffic conditions in Yosemite by texting ynptraffic to 333111.
Source: NPS Data API
Context
Yosemite crowds across the year
Alternatives
Quieter nearby in November
FAQ
Yosemite in November
How busy is Yosemite in November?
November rates 5/10 for crowds (Moderate) at Yosemite National Park — about 41% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 239,235.
What is the weather like at Yosemite in November?
In November, Yosemite averages a high of 56°F and a low of 33°F, with about 4.0 inches of precipitation.