Wind Cave National Park in October
In October, Wind Cave National Park averages a high of 61°F and a low of 34°F, with 1.6 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 2.1 inches of snowfall. About 28,000 people visit, the 7th busiest of 12 (quiet). Days are 10 hours 56 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 61° / 34°F
- Precipitation
- 1.6in
- Snow
- 2.1in
- Daylight
- 10h 56m
- Visitors
- 28,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: September (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Wind Cave, SD, 2.9 miles from the park's center, 4,155 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 |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 58° / 30° | Moderate | Mild |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 55° / 23° | Moderate | Cool |
| Yellowstone National Park | 46° / 22° | Moderate | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Wind Cave National Park on nps.gov
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