Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in October
In October, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area averages a high of 74°F and a low of 46°F, with 0.8 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 337,000 people visit, the 8th busiest of 12 (moderate). Days are 11 hours 10 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 74° / 46°F
- Precipitation
- 0.8in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 11h 10m
- Visitors
- 337,000
- Crowds
- Moderate
Best months for weather and crowds instead: April (busy) and November (moderate).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Bullfrog Basin, UT, 10.1 miles from the park's center, 3,822 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in October
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Reef National Park | 66° / 43° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 58° / 32° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Canyonlands National Park | 70° / 38° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Arches National Park | 72° / 44° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 65° / 33° | Very busy | Mild |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Glen Canyon National Recreation Area on nps.gov
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