Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Bryce Canyon in November
Bryce Canyon cools off: highs slip to 44°F (7°C), from 58°F in October, with lows of 21°F (-6°C) and about 0.7 in (17 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 62/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 44°F (7°C)
- Avg low
- 21°F (-6°C)
- Rain or snow
- 0.7 in (17 mm)
- Humidity
- 51%
- Cloud cover
- 41%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 56 min
- Comfort score
- 62/100 · Good
What November feels like
Cool days top out near 44°F (7°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C), so expect frost and ice.
Precipitation is light, about 0.7 in (17 mm) of rain or snow, and since nights fall well below freezing, what does fall may well be snow.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are May – October.
- Snow becomes likely from November, so check road and trail conditions.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 8°C (14°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 87/100 in October to 62/100.
- Our Las Vegas & National Parks route recommends Mar – May, so November falls outside its suggested window.
- Our Utah Mighty Five route recommends Mar – May, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 44°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 21°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Bryce Canyon in November
November is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Fairyland Loop Trail
8-mile loop through quieter hoodoos and Tower Bridge, fewer crowds than the main trails.
Why now November scores 62/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Navajo Loop Trail
Steep switchbacks through Wall Street's narrow slot between towering hoodoos.
Why now Highs near 44°F and 0.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Sunrise Point
Rim overlook facing east over the Bryce Amphitheater's densest hoodoos.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
The Lodge at Bryce Canyon Dining Room
1920s rim lodge dining room, the only sit-down restaurant inside the park.
Inspiration Point
Three-level viewpoint looking straight into the Silent City hoodoo maze.
Mossy Cave Trail
Short walk off Hwy 12 to a seasonal waterfall and a dripping alcove.
Nearby in November
- Zion in November~50 mi · highs 52°F, 0.9 in rain · 5°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Capitol Reef in November~70 mi · highs 52°F, 0.7 in rain · 5°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Grand Canyon in November~103 mi · highs 63°F, 0.8 in rain · 11°C (20°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Canyonlands in November~136 mi · highs 52°F, 0.6 in rain · 5°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,993 m to Bryce Canyon's ~2,496 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Bryce Canyon in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Bryce Canyon?
It's middling, scoring 62/100. The best months are May – October, at up to 100. Expect highs of 44°F (7°C) and 0.7 in (17 mm) of rain or snow. Our Las Vegas & National Parks route recommends Mar – May, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Bryce Canyon in November?
Average highs are 44°F (7°C) and average lows 21°F (-6°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Bryce Canyon in November?
Not much: about 0.7 in (17 mm) of rain or snow falls across November on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 10.4 in (263 mm).
What should I pack for Bryce Canyon in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 44°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 21°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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