Petrified Forest · November · Arizona

Petrified Forest National Park in November

November is a good month to visit Petrified Forest National Park. It is one of the quietest times to go. Highs average 57°F and lows 33°F, with about 0.7 inches of rain.

November gets a good rating at Petrified Forest. The very best months are Apr–May, Oct.

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RatingGood
CrowdsQuiet
Avg high / low57°F / 33°F
Rain0.7 in

What to expect

November is good at Petrified Forest. Calm and pleasant, the best time for the longer hikes into the wilderness area.

Local tip

It works as a half-day stop on I-40. Enter at one end and exit the other on the 28-mile park road.

Good to know

  • Best months overall: Apr–May, Oct.
  • Closest airport: Phoenix (PHX) or Albuquerque (ABQ), about 3.5 hours.
  • Before you go: Taking any petrified wood from the park is illegal. Buy it from shops outside the park, which sell wood collected on private land. Check current conditions on nps.gov.

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Questions

Is November a good time to visit Petrified Forest National Park?

November is a good month to visit Petrified Forest National Park. It is one of the quietest times to go. Highs average 57°F and lows 33°F, with about 0.7 inches of rain.

What is the weather like in Petrified Forest National Park in November?

Highs average 57°F and lows 33°F, with about 0.7 inches of rain. November is rated good for visiting.

How crowded is Petrified Forest National Park in November?

November is one of the quietest months at Petrified Forest National Park.