African Burial Ground National Monument in October
October at African Burial Ground National Monument averages a daytime high near 65°F and an overnight low around 51°F, with about 4.4" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1.6× the park's average month, which makes October a busy month here.
- Average low
- 51°F
- Average high
- 65°F
Range across the year: 28°F to 85°F
- Precipitation
- 4.4 in
- Daylight
- 10.9 hours
Roughly 13% of the park's yearly visitors come in October: roughly 5,500 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2010 to 2025.
It is the single busiest month of the year at African Burial Ground; January, the quietest, runs only about 0.3× the average — a 6-to-1 swing between high and low season.
On our Best Time to Visit score October rates 33/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is September: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 58°F is a comfortable range for hiking and being outdoors all day. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 4.8 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 34% 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 10.9 hours of daylight in October to explore — between the 9.1-hour midwinter low and the 14.9-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 36,007 recreation visits, down 11.8% from 40,817 in 2023.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 33.7%, so October may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How October compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 76°F / 62°F | 0.9× Average | 66 Good |
| October | 65°F / 51°F | 1.6× Busy | 33 Poor |
| November | 54°F / 42°F | 0.7× Quiet | 48 Fair |
All twelve months at African Burial Ground, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
October averages a daytime high near 65°F and an overnight low around 51°F at African Burial Ground National Monument, with about 4.4 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 4.8 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
October is busy at African Burial Ground National Monument (about 1.6× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 33/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is October and the quietest is January. October sits at about 1.6× the park's average, or 13% of annual visitation.
A typical October sees about 5,000 recreation visits at African Burial Ground National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2010–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2010–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.