Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Zion in November
Zion cools off: highs slip to 52°F (11°C), from 65°F in October, with lows of 30°F (-1°C) and about 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 77/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 52°F (11°C)
- Avg low
- 30°F (-1°C)
- Rain
- 0.9 in (23 mm)
- Humidity
- 54%
- Cloud cover
- 38%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 57 min
- Comfort score
- 77/100 · Great
What November feels like
Cool days top out near 52°F (11°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Average lows of 30°F (-1°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are April – June and August – October.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 30°F.
- Comfort slips from 100/100 in October to 77/100.
- 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 Zion in November
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Angels Landing
Chain-assisted ridge hike to a narrow summit 1,500 ft above the canyon.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best early morning, spring or fall.
Zion Canyon Visitor Center
Hub for the free canyon shuttle and ranger trail conditions.
Why now November scores 77/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Canyon Overlook Trail
One-mile hike on the east side to a view down Pine Creek and switchbacks.
Why now Highs near 52°F and 0.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Emerald Pools Trail
Short hikes to pools and seasonal waterfalls below cliffs, starting at Zion Lodge.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Zion Canyon Brew Pub
Zion Brewery's pub right outside the park gate with a riverside patio.
Nearby in November
- Bryce Canyon in November~50 mi · highs 44°F, 0.7 in rain or snow · 5°C (8°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Grand Canyon in November~97 mi · highs 63°F, 0.8 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Capitol Reef in November~118 mi · highs 52°F, 0.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Las Vegas in November~141 mi · highs 68°F, 0.5 in rain · 9°C (16°F) warmer by day, about as wet
These averages also cover Zion NP.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,087 m to Zion's ~1,782 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.
Zion in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Zion?
It's middling, scoring 77/100. The best months are April – June and August – October, at up to 100. Expect highs of 52°F (11°C) and 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain. Our Utah Mighty Five route recommends Mar – May, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Zion 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 Zion in November?
Not much: about 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 13.1 in (332 mm).
What should I pack for Zion 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).
Planning Zion in November?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.