Manzanar National Historic Site in October
October at Manzanar National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 81°F and an overnight low around 48°F, with about 0.2" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1.1× the park's average month, which makes October an average month here.
- Average low
- 48°F
- Average high
- 81°F
Range across the year: 29°F to 102°F
- Precipitation
- 0.2 in
- Daylight
- 11.0 hours
Roughly 10% of the park's yearly visitors come in October: roughly 9,600 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2000 to 2025.
That makes October the 5th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (1.4×) and the January low (0.5×).
On our Best Time to Visit score October rates 57/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is March: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 64°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 5.7 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 33% 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 9.5-hour midwinter low and the 14.5-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 95,764 recreation visits, up 2% from 93,854 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 8.7%, 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 | 93°F / 58°F | 1.1× Average | 41 Poor |
| October | 81°F / 48°F | 1.1× Average | 57 Fair |
| November | 67°F / 36°F | 0.7× Quiet | 61 Good |
All twelve months at Manzanar, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Manzanar in October
The National Park Service tags 3 Manzanar activities for fall. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Become a Manzanar Junior Ranger · 1-2 hours
- Driving, Biking, and Walking at Manzanar · 1-2 hours
- Explore Manzanar Block 14 Exhibits · 1-2 hours
Frequently Asked Questions
October averages a daytime high near 81°F and an overnight low around 48°F at Manzanar National Historic Site, with about 0.2 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 5.7 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
October is average at Manzanar National Historic Site (about 1.1× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 57/100. Our recommended month is March.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. October sits at about 1.1× the park's average, or 10% of annual visitation.
A typical October sees about 10,000 recreation visits at Manzanar National Historic Site, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2000–2025.
Where to stay near Manzanar in October
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2000–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.