Glacier National Park in October
In October, Glacier National Park averages a high of 52°F and a low of 33°F, with 3.0 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 2.0 inches of snowfall. About 144,000 people visit, the 6th busiest of 12 (quiet). Days are 10 hours 43 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 52° / 33°F
- Precipitation
- 3.0in
- Snow
- 2.0in
- Daylight
- 10h 43m
- Visitors
- 144,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: August (very busy) and September (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at W Glacier, MT, 13.3 miles from the park's center, 3,148 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in October
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area | 57° / 31° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Yellowstone National Park | 46° / 22° | Moderate | Cool |
| Ross Lake National Recreation Area | 56° / 43° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway | 51° / 21° | Quiet | Cool |
| North Cascades National Park | 57° / 44° | Quiet | Mild, wet |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Glacier National Park on nps.gov
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