Mammoth Cave National Park in October
In October, Mammoth Cave National Park averages a high of 74°F and a low of 49°F, with 3.8 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 53,000 people visit, the 8th busiest of 12 (moderate). Days are 11 hours 10 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 74° / 49°F
- Precipitation
- 3.8in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 11h 10m
- Visitors
- 53,000
- Crowds
- Moderate
October is one of the best months to visit: mild weather with moderate crowds.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Mammoth Cave, KY, 4.2 miles from the park's center, 760 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in October
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 69° / 44° | Very busy | Mild |
| Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park | 71° / 51° | Moderate | Mild |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 69° / 46° | Quiet | Mild |
| Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area | 73° / 51° | Busy | Mild |
| New River Gorge National Park and Preserve | 65° / 42° | Busy | Mild |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Mammoth Cave National Park on nps.gov
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