Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument in October
October at Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument averages a daytime high near 79°F and an overnight low around 56°F, with about 3.6" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.8× the park's average month, which makes October a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 56°F
- Average high
- 79°F
Range across the year: 38°F to 92°F
- Precipitation
- 3.6 in
- Daylight
- 11.2 hours
Roughly 6% of the park's yearly visitors come in October: roughly 2,600 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2021 to 2025.
That makes October the 8th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the June peak (2.4×) and the August low (0.6×).
October is our recommended month at Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 67°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 0.6 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 35% 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 11.2 hours of daylight in October to explore — between the 9.9-hour midwinter low and the 14.1-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 61,170 recreation visits, down 14.5% from 71,554 in 2024.
How October compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 88°F / 68°F | 0.7× Quiet | 70 Good |
| October | 79°F / 56°F | 0.8× Quiet | 82 Excellent |
| November | 67°F / 45°F | 0.8× Quiet | 65 Good |
All twelve months at Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
October averages a daytime high near 79°F and an overnight low around 56°F at Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, with about 3.6 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 0.6 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
October is quiet at Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument (about 0.8× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Excellent" at 82/100. October is our recommended month for this park.
The busiest month is June and the quietest is August. October sits at about 0.8× the park's average, or 6% of annual visitation.
A typical October sees about 3,000 recreation visits at Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2021–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2021–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.