Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument in October
October at Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument averages a daytime high near 66°F and an overnight low around 46°F, with about 3.1" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.3× the park's average month, which makes October a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 46°F
- Average high
- 66°F
Range across the year: 23°F to 83°F
- Precipitation
- 3.1 in
- Daylight
- 10.9 hours
Roughly 3% of the park's yearly visitors come in October: about 310 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2015 to 2025.
It is the quietest month of the year at Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers; by contrast September, the busiest, runs about 1.6× the average — so October is the easiest time to have the place largely to yourself.
October is our recommended month at Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers: 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 6.6 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 26% 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 9.2-hour midwinter low and the 14.8-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2022 drew 3,518 recreation visits, down 56.6% from 8,110 in 2021.
How October compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 77°F / 56°F | 1.6× Busy | 48 Fair |
| October | 66°F / 46°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 72 Good |
| November | 53°F / 36°F | 0.5× Very quiet | 54 Fair |
All twelve months at Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers in October
The National Park Service tags 3 Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers activities for fall. Each links to the park's own page for it.
Frequently Asked Questions
October averages a daytime high near 66°F and an overnight low around 46°F at Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, with about 3.1 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 6.6 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
October is very quiet at Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument (about 0.3× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good" at 72/100. October is our recommended month for this park.
The busiest month is September and the quietest is October. October sits at about 0.3× the park's average, or 3% of annual visitation.
A typical October sees about 0,000 recreation visits at Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2015–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2015–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.