Cape Hatteras National Seashore in October
In October, Cape Hatteras National Seashore averages a high of 75°F and a low of 61°F, with 5.6 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 220,000 people visit, the 6th busiest of 12 (moderate). Days are 11 hours 14 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 75° / 61°F
- Precipitation
- 5.6in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 11h 14m
- Visitors
- 220,000
- Crowds
- Moderate
Best months for weather and crowds instead: February (quiet), March (moderate) and December (quiet).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Cape Hatteras AP, NC, 1.1 miles from the park's center, 11 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 |
| Assateague Island National Seashore | 72° / 53° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| George Washington Memorial Parkway | 69° / 52° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Thomas Jefferson Memorial | 69° / 52° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial | 69° / 52° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Cape Hatteras National Seashore on nps.gov
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