Lincoln Memorial in October
In October, Lincoln Memorial averages a high of 69°F and a low of 52°F, with 3.7 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 717,000 people visit, the 7th 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
- 717,000
- Crowds
- Busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: April (very busy) and November (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Washington Reagan AP, VA, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial | 69° / 52° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial | 69° / 52° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial | 69° / 52° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| World War II Memorial | 69° / 52° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial | 69° / 52° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Lincoln Memorial on nps.gov
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