Kings Canyon National Park in November
In November, Kings Canyon National Park averages a high of 47°F and a low of 23°F, with 3.6 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 11.7 inches of snowfall. About 33,000 people visit, the 8th busiest of 12 (quiet). Days are 10 hours 09 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 47° / 23°F
- Precipitation
- 3.6in
- Snow
- 11.7in
- Daylight
- 10h 9m
- Visitors
- 33,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: May (busy), September (busy) and October (moderate).
Higher or lower in the park, expect a different picture: Independence, CA at 3,950 ft averages a November high of 67°F and a low of 36°F.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Lodgepole, CA, 20.2 miles from the park's center, 6,735 ft. Second station lower down: Independence, CA, 3,950 ft, 22.2 miles. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in November
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia National Park | 47° / 23° | Moderate | Cool |
| Death Valley National Park | 77° / 51° | Busy | Mild |
| Yosemite National Park | 56° / 33° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Pinnacles National Park | 70° / 37° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Channel Islands National Park | 71° / 50° | Busy | Mild, wet |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Kings Canyon National Park on nps.gov
All twelve months at Kings Canyon · National parks to visit in November