John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site in October
October at John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 64°F and an overnight low around 43°F, with about 5" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 3.4× the park's average month, which makes October a very busy month here.
- Average low
- 43°F
- Average high
- 64°F
Range across the year: 19°F to 85°F
- Precipitation
- 5.0 in
- Daylight
- 10.8 hours
Roughly 28% of the park's yearly visitors come in October: roughly 6,400 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
It is the single busiest month of the year at John Fitzgerald Kennedy; January, the quietest, runs only about 0.1× the average — a 43-to-1 swing between high and low season.
On our Best Time to Visit score October rates 27/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is May: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 53°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 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 44% 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 10.8 hours of daylight in October to explore — between the 8.9-hour midwinter low and the 15.1-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 18,180 recreation visits, down 26.8% from 24,838 in 2019.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 19.2%, 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 / 55°F | 1.2× Busy | 73 Good |
| October | 64°F / 43°F | 3.4× Very busy | 27 Poor |
| November | 53°F / 34°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 55 Fair |
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Seasonal closures in October 2026
The National Park Service lists these John Fitzgerald Kennedy facilities as closed during October 2026. The dates are the park's own, read on October 11, 2026. A facility that is not listed here may still be closed, so confirm on the park's site before you go.
- Visitor Center (visitor center): closed from October 28, 2026 to May 28, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
October averages a daytime high near 64°F and an overnight low around 43°F at John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, with about 5 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 3 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
October is very busy at John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site (about 3.4× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 27/100. Our recommended month is May.
The busiest month is October and the quietest is January. October sits at about 3.4× the park's average, or 28% of annual visitation.
A typical October sees about 6,000 recreation visits at John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.