How Crowded Is Cape Krusenstern National Monument in October?

October runs about 1.3× Cape Krusenstern National Monument's average month, which makes it a busy month here — roughly 11% of the park's yearly visitors come in October.

In a typical October the park sees roughly 1,500 recreation visits, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1982 to 2025.

That makes October the 2nd-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the November peak (2×) and the March low (0.5×).

On our Best Time to Visit score October rates 20/100 ("Poor"), versus the top-rated July at 63/100 — best overall balance of crowds, weather and daylight.

Typical October weather, from 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals at the nearest station, averages a daytime high near 31°F and an overnight low around 21°F, with about 0.9" of precipitation.

That average of about 26°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground.

Because June, July and August together draw about 27% 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 8.8 hours of daylight in October to explore — between the 0-hour midwinter low and the 24-hour summer high.

Park-wide, 2025 drew 3,357 recreation visits, down 81.1% from 17,736 in 2024.