Bluestone National Scenic River in October
October at Bluestone National Scenic River averages a daytime high near 68°F and an overnight low around 45°F, with about 2.7" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1.5× the park's average month, which makes October a busy month here.
- Average low
- 45°F
- Average high
- 68°F
Range across the year: 25°F to 85°F
- Precipitation
- 2.7 in
- Daylight
- 11.0 hours
Roughly 12% of the park's yearly visitors come in October: roughly 3,500 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1993 to 2025.
That makes October the 5th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (2.8×) and the January low (0.1×).
On our Best Time to Visit score October rates 67/100 ("Good"). Our recommended month is May: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 56°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 7.6 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 60% 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 12,446 recreation visits, up 69.9% from 7,327 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 42.6%, 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 | 79°F / 57°F | 1.6× Busy | 79 Excellent |
| October | 68°F / 45°F | 1.5× Busy | 67 Good |
| November | 56°F / 35°F | 0.1× Very quiet | 19 Poor |
All twelve months at Bluestone, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
October averages a daytime high near 68°F and an overnight low around 45°F at Bluestone National Scenic River, with about 2.7 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 7.6 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
October is busy at Bluestone National Scenic River (about 1.5× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good" at 67/100. Our recommended month is May.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. October sits at about 1.5× the park's average, or 12% of annual visitation.
A typical October sees about 4,000 recreation visits at Bluestone National Scenic River, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1993–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1993–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.