Lake Mead National Recreation Area in October
In October, Lake Mead National Recreation Area averages a high of 83°F and a low of 58°F, with 0.5 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 515,000 people visit, the 7th busiest of 12 (very busy). Days are 11 hours 12 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 83° / 58°F
- Precipitation
- 0.5in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 11h 12m
- Visitors
- 515,000
- Crowds
- Very busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: January (busy), February (busy) and December (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Echo Bay, NV, 5.1 miles from the park's center, 1,250 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in October
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion National Park | 78° / 49° | Very busy | Mild |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 65° / 33° | Very busy | Mild |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 58° / 32° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Death Valley National Park | 93° / 64° | Busy | Very hot |
| Joshua Tree National Park | 85° / 58° | Moderate | Hot |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Lake Mead National Recreation Area on nps.gov
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