Badlands National Park in October
In October, Badlands National Park averages a high of 63°F and a low of 34°F, with 1.8 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 1.1 inches of snowfall. About 67,000 people visit, the 6th busiest of 12 (quiet). Days are 10 hours 55 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 63° / 34°F
- Precipitation
- 1.8in
- Snow
- 1.1in
- Daylight
- 10h 55m
- Visitors
- 67,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: September (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Wasta, SD, 16.4 miles from the park's center, 2,328 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 |
| Wind Cave National Park | 61° / 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: Badlands National Park on nps.gov
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