George Washington Memorial Parkway in October
In October, George Washington Memorial Parkway averages a high of 69°F and a low of 52°F, with 3.7 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 644,000 people visit, the 6th busiest of 12 (busy). Days are 11 hours 07 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 69° / 52°F
- Precipitation
- 3.7in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 11h 7m
- Visitors
- 644,000
- Crowds
- Busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: April (very busy) and November (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Washington Reagan AP, VA, 9.7 miles from the park's center, 10 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in October
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson Memorial | 69° / 52° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial | 69° / 52° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial | 69° / 52° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial | 69° / 52° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Lincoln Memorial | 69° / 52° | Busy | Mild, wet |
Closures, reservations and alerts: George Washington Memorial Parkway on nps.gov
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