Gateway National Recreation Area in October
In October, Gateway National Recreation Area averages a high of 65°F and a low of 50°F, with 3.7 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 738,000 people visit, the 6th busiest of 12 (busy). Days are 11 hours 03 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 65° / 50°F
- Precipitation
- 3.7in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 11h 3m
- Visitors
- 738,000
- Crowds
- Busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: April (moderate), May (busy) and September (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at New York Jfk Intl AP, NY, 5.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Clinton National Monument | 65° / 51° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Statue of Liberty National Monument | 65° / 51° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Stonewall National Monument | 65° / 51° | Few or no visits | Mild, wet |
| Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area | 63° / 42° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Independence National Historical Park | 68° / 51° | Busy | Mild |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Gateway National Recreation Area on nps.gov
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