Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument in October
October at Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument averages a daytime high near 76°F and an overnight low around 51°F, with about 4.2" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.5× the park's average month, which makes October a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 51°F
- Average high
- 76°F
Range across the year: 32°F to 92°F
- Precipitation
- 4.2 in
- Daylight
- 11.1 hours
Roughly 4% of the park's yearly visitors come in October: about 160 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2024 to 2025.
That makes October the 9th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the June peak (2.4×) and the January low (0.3×).
October is our recommended month at Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 63°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 16.7 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 45% 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 11.1 hours of daylight in October to explore — between the 9.7-hour midwinter low and the 14.3-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 3,763 recreation visits, up 7.1% from 3,513 in 2024.
How October compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 87°F / 64°F | 1.3× Busy | 57 Fair |
| October | 76°F / 51°F | 0.5× Quiet | 76 Excellent |
| November | 64°F / 41°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 65 Good |
All twelve months at Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley in October
The National Park Service tags 4 Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley activities for fall. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Get Started at the Sumner Visitor Center · 30-60 minutes
- More to See in Illinois
- Visit Graball Landing
- Visit the Illinois Unit · 30-60 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
October averages a daytime high near 76°F and an overnight low around 51°F at Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, with about 4.2 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 16.7 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
October is quiet at Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument (about 0.5× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Excellent" at 76/100. October is our recommended month for this park.
The busiest month is June and the quietest is January. October sits at about 0.5× the park's average, or 4% of annual visitation.
A typical October sees about 0,000 recreation visits at Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2024–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2024–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.