Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Canyonlands in November
Canyonlands cools off: highs slip to 52°F (11°C), from 67°F in October, with lows of 30°F (-1°C) and about 0.6 in (16 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 75/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 52°F (11°C)
- Avg low
- 30°F (-1°C)
- Rain
- 0.6 in (16 mm)
- Humidity
- 49%
- Cloud cover
- 43%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 53 min
- Comfort score
- 75/100 · Great
What November feels like
Afternoons only reach about 52°F (11°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C), so expect frost and ice.
Rain is scarce: about 0.6 in (16 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are April & May and September & October.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 30°F.
- Comfort slips from 98/100 in October to 75/100.
- Our Utah Mighty Five route recommends Mar – May, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 52°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 30°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Canyonlands in November
November is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Mesa Arch
Short walk to a cliff-edge arch that glows red at sunrise.
Why now November scores 75/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Upheaval Dome
Short hike to a strange crater whose origin (salt dome or meteor) is still debated.
Why now Highs near 52°F and 0.6 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Grand View Point Overlook
Southern tip of the mesa with a 100-mile view over canyons cut by the Green and Colorado rivers.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Moab Diner
Retro diner on Main Street serving green chile, burgers and big breakfasts.
NAVTEC Expeditions
Moab outfitter running rafting and jet-boat trips on the Colorado River and Cataract Canyon.
Nearby in November
- Arches in November~32 mi · highs 54°F, 0.8 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Capitol Reef in November~75 mi · highs 52°F, 0.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bryce Canyon in November~136 mi · highs 44°F, 0.7 in rain or snow · 5°C (8°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Aspen in November~175 mi · highs 41°F, 1.7 in rain or snow · 6°C (11°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Canyonlands in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Canyonlands?
It's middling, scoring 75/100. The best months are April & May and September & October, at up to 98. Expect highs of 52°F (11°C) and 0.6 in (16 mm) of rain. Our Utah Mighty Five route recommends Mar – May, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Canyonlands in November?
Average highs are 52°F (11°C) and average lows 30°F (-1°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Canyonlands in November?
Not much: about 0.6 in (16 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 9.1 in (230 mm).
What should I pack for Canyonlands in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 52°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 30°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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