How Crowded Is Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park in October?
October runs about 0.9× Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park's average month, which makes it an average month here — roughly 7% of the park's yearly visitors come in October.
In a typical October the park sees about 18,000 recreation visits, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes October the 7th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (1.9×) and the January low (0.3×).
On our Best Time to Visit score October rates 65/100 ("Good") — the single best-rated month at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace, balancing crowds against weather and daylight.
Typical October weather, from 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals at the nearest station, averages a daytime high near 71°F and an overnight low around 46°F.
That average of about 58°F is a comfortable range for hiking and being outdoors all day.
Because June, July and August together draw about 41% of annual visitors, choosing October instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 11 hours of daylight in October to explore — between the 9.4-hour midwinter low and the 14.6-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 212,899 recreation visits, down 14.6% from 249,166 in 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
October is average at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (about 0.9× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good". The single best month overall is October.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. October sits at about 0.9× the park's average, or 7% of annual visitation.
A typical October sees about 18,000 recreation visits at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-07-14.