Theodore Roosevelt National Park in October
In October, Theodore Roosevelt National Park averages a high of 58°F and a low of 30°F, with 1.2 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 1.8 inches of snowfall. About 55,000 people visit, the 6th busiest of 12 (moderate). Days are 10 hours 47 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 58° / 30°F
- Precipitation
- 1.2in
- Snow
- 1.8in
- Daylight
- 10h 47m
- Visitors
- 55,000
- Crowds
- Moderate
October is one of the best months to visit: mild weather with moderate crowds.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Medora, ND, 4.1 miles from the park's center, 2,268 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in October
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rushmore National Memorial | 55° / 37° | Quiet | Mild, wet |
| Badlands National Park | 63° / 34° | Quiet | Mild, wet |
| Wind Cave National Park | 61° / 34° | Quiet | Mild, wet |
| Yellowstone National Park | 46° / 22° | Moderate | Cool |
| John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway | 51° / 21° | Quiet | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Theodore Roosevelt National Park on nps.gov
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