Canyonlands National Park in October
In October, Canyonlands National Park averages a high of 70°F and a low of 38°F, with 1.1 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 95,000 people visit, the 4th busiest of 12 (busy). Days are 11 hours 08 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 70° / 38°F
- Precipitation
- 1.1in
- Snow
- 0.1in
- Daylight
- 11h 8m
- Visitors
- 95,000
- Crowds
- Busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: March (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Canyonlands-the Needles, UT, 9.8 miles from the park's center, 4,906 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in October
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arches National Park | 72° / 44° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 66° / 43° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Glen Canyon National Recreation Area | 74° / 46° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 63° / 39° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 60° / 33° | Busy | Mild, wet |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Canyonlands National Park on nps.gov
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