Governors Island National Monument in October
October at Governors Island 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 0.2× the park's average month, which makes October a very quiet 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 2% of the park's yearly visitors come in October: roughly 7,400 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2003 to 2025.
That makes October the 6th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the August peak (3.2×) and the December low (0×).
October is our recommended month at Governors Island: 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 6.5 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 73% 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, 2016 drew 522,859 recreation visits, up 19.2% from 438,613 in 2015.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 70.6%, so a October visit is likely to feel busier than it did a few years ago.
How October compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 76°F / 62°F | 2.4× Very busy | 57 Fair |
| October | 65°F / 51°F | 0.2× Very quiet | 73 Good |
| November | 54°F / 42°F | 0.0× Very quiet | 21 Poor |
All twelve months at Governors Island, 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 Governors Island National Monument, with about 4.4 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 6.5 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
October is very quiet at Governors Island National Monument (about 0.2× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good" at 73/100. October is our recommended month for this park.
The busiest month is August and the quietest is December. October sits at about 0.2× the park's average, or 2% of annual visitation.
A typical October sees about 7,000 recreation visits at Governors Island National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2003–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2003–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.