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Yosemite in November

November is a good time to visit Yosemite — quieter than October, busier than December.

Crowd score

How busy it gets

5/10
Moderate

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

November (typical)239,235
Peak — July590,393
Quietest — March109,288

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

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct5NovDec

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.