Assateague Island National Seashore in October
In October, Assateague Island National Seashore averages a high of 72°F and a low of 53°F, with 3.9 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 150,000 people visit, the 6th busiest of 12 (moderate). Days are 11 hours 08 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 72° / 53°F
- Precipitation
- 3.9in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 11h 8m
- Visitors
- 150,000
- Crowds
- Moderate
Best months for weather and crowds instead: April (moderate), May (moderate) and November (quiet).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Assateague, MD, 2.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial National Historical Park | 71° / 51° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| George Washington Memorial Parkway | 69° / 52° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Thomas Jefferson Memorial | 69° / 52° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| World War I Memorial | 69° / 52° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial | 69° / 52° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Assateague Island National Seashore on nps.gov
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