Hovenweep National Monument in October
October at Hovenweep National Monument averages a daytime high near 71°F and an overnight low around 37°F, with about 1.1" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1.4× the park's average month, which makes October a busy month here.
- Average low
- 37°F
- Average high
- 71°F
Range across the year: 18°F to 96°F
- Precipitation
- 1.1 in
- Daylight
- 11.0 hours
Roughly 11% of the park's yearly visitors come in October: roughly 3,900 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes October the 5th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the May peak (1.9×) and the January low (0.2×).
October is our recommended month at Hovenweep: the lightest crowds of the park's good-weather months.
The daily average of about 54°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 3.9 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 32% 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 26,616 recreation visits, down 15.4% from 31,471 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 23.4%, 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 | 84°F / 50°F | 1.6× Very busy | 56 Fair |
| October | 71°F / 37°F | 1.4× Busy | 45 Fair |
| November | 56°F / 26°F | 0.4× Very quiet | 52 Fair |
All twelve months at Hovenweep, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Hovenweep in October
The National Park Service tags 3 Hovenweep activities for fall. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Hike the Holly Trail · 4 hours
- Hike the Square Tower Group Loop Trail
- Walk to the Square Tower Group Overlook · 10-30 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
October averages a daytime high near 71°F and an overnight low around 37°F at Hovenweep National Monument, with about 1.1 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 3.9 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
October is busy at Hovenweep National Monument (about 1.4× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 45/100. October is our recommended month for this park.
The busiest month is May and the quietest is January. October sits at about 1.4× the park's average, or 11% of annual visitation.
A typical October sees about 4,000 recreation visits at Hovenweep National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–2025.
Where to stay near Hovenweep in October
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.