Gulf Islands National Seashore in October
In October, Gulf Islands National Seashore averages a high of 80°F and a low of 58°F, with 3.8 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 617,000 people visit, the 8th busiest of 12 (busy). Days are 11 hours 23 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 80° / 58°F
- Precipitation
- 3.8in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 11h 23m
- Visitors
- 617,000
- Crowds
- Busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: January (moderate), November (moderate) and December (moderate).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Chactaw Nolf Milton, FL, 11 miles from the park's center, 102 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in October
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natchez Trace Parkway | 78° / 51° | Very busy | Mild |
| Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park | 71° / 51° | Moderate | Mild |
| Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area | 73° / 51° | Busy | Mild |
| Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve | 80° / 66° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Canaveral National Seashore | 84° / 66° | Moderate | Hot |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Gulf Islands National Seashore on nps.gov
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