Kings Canyon National Park in October
In October, Kings Canyon National Park averages a high of 59°F and a low of 31°F, with 2.3 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 3.4 inches of snowfall. About 64,000 people visit, the 6th busiest of 12 (moderate). Days are 11 hours 11 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 59° / 31°F
- Precipitation
- 2.3in
- Snow
- 3.4in
- Daylight
- 11h 11m
- Visitors
- 64,000
- Crowds
- Moderate
October is one of the best months to visit: mild weather with moderate crowds.
Higher or lower in the park, expect a different picture: Independence, CA at 3,950 ft averages a October high of 81°F and a low of 48°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 October
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia National Park | 59° / 31° | Busy | Mild |
| Death Valley National Park | 93° / 64° | Busy | Very hot |
| Yosemite National Park | 71° / 41° | Busy | Mild |
| Pinnacles National Park | 83° / 43° | Moderate | Hot |
| Channel Islands National Park | 76° / 56° | Busy | Mild |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Kings Canyon National Park on nps.gov
All twelve months at Kings Canyon · National parks to visit in October