North Cascades National Park in October
In October, North Cascades National Park averages a high of 57°F and a low of 44°F, with 8.8 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 1,900 people visit, the 5th busiest of 12 (quiet). Days are 10 hours 42 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 57° / 44°F
- Precipitation
- 8.8in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 10h 42m
- Visitors
- 1,900
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: May (quiet), June (quiet) and September (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Newhalem, WA, 11.6 miles from the park's center, 525 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in October
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Lake National Recreation Area | 56° / 43° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Olympic National Park | 56° / 42° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Mount Rainier National Park | 46° / 33° | Moderate | Cool |
| Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area | 57° / 31° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Fort Vancouver National Historic Site | 64° / 45° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
Closures, reservations and alerts: North Cascades National Park on nps.gov
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