Grand Teton in November: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack

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November is a solid shoulder-season month to visit Grand Teton National Park: crowds run 7% of the July peak (50,017 average visits), days average 35°F with 9.7 hours of daylight. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.

Partial access: Teton Park Road is closed to vehicles roughly November–April (it becomes a ski/snowshoe route); US-26/89/191 through the park stays open. Current NPS conditions →

Crowds in November

Grand Teton averages 50,017 recreation visits in November — 7% of what July, the peak month, draws — the second-quietest month of the year. That crowd level sets the tone for parking, permits and lodging — this is genuine quiet-season territory.

Average visits (November)

50,017 (mean 2021–2025, NPS)

Share of the year

1.4% of annual visitation

vs. peak (July)

Weather & daylight

It is properly cold (highs average 35°F), and nights are frigid (lows average 14°F). Average precipitation is 2.6″ for the month. Normal snowfall is 24″ — expect snow on the ground. Mid-month daylight runs 9.7 hours.

NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station MORAN 5WNW, WY US (6 mi from park coordinates, 6,805 ft elevation) — conditions vary inside the park, especially with elevation. Daylight computed for the 15th of November.

What to pack for Grand Teton in November

Computed from the month's weather normals above — not a generic list.

Insulated parka + thermal base layers — average lows of 14°F
Packable rain jacket — 2.6″ of precipitation is normal this month
Traction devices (microspikes) and gaiters — 24″ normal snowfall
Headlamp — only 9.7 hours of daylight in mid-November
Sturdy broken-in footwear, navigation and a basic first-aid kit — every park, every month
Bear spray — recommended by the park in grizzly country (check current park regulations before you carry)

Want quieter or kinder conditions? The computed best months for Grand Teton are April and May.

Common questions

Is Grand Teton crowded in November?

No — November is one of the quieter months: 7% of the July peak, averaging 50,017 visits (NPS, 2021–2025).

What is the weather like in Grand Teton in November?

Average highs of 35°F, lows of 14°F, 2.6″ of precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, MORAN 5WNW, WY US station).

What should I pack for Grand Teton in November?

Insulated parka + thermal base layers; Packable rain jacket; Traction devices (microspikes) and gaiters — the full weather-computed list is on this page.

Is everything open at Grand Teton in November?

Teton Park Road is closed to vehicles roughly November–April (it becomes a ski/snowshoe route); US-26/89/191 through the park stays open. Always check the park's live NPS alerts for current conditions.

See also: the best national parks to visit in November · Last verified 2026-07-16