Nicodemus National Historic Site in October
October at Nicodemus National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 70°F and an overnight low around 39°F, with about 1.7" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.8× the park's average month, which makes October a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 39°F
- Average high
- 70°F
Range across the year: 16°F to 94°F
- Precipitation
- 1.7 in
- Daylight
- 10.9 hours
Roughly 7% of the park's yearly visitors come in October: about 310 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1998 to 2025.
That makes October the 7th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (3.7×) and the January low (0.2×).
October is our recommended month at Nicodemus: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 55°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 10.6 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 53% 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 9.2-hour midwinter low and the 14.8-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 6,644 recreation visits, down 11.8% from 7,535 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 96.9%, 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 | 84°F / 53°F | 0.9× Average | 82 Excellent |
| October | 70°F / 39°F | 0.8× Quiet | 67 Good |
| November | 57°F / 27°F | 0.5× Very quiet | 55 Fair |
All twelve months at Nicodemus, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Nicodemus in October
The National Park Service tags 3 Nicodemus activities for fall. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Park Ranger Programs · 25-55 minutes · reservation required
- Photography and Art
- Picnicking at Nicodemus
Frequently Asked Questions
October averages a daytime high near 70°F and an overnight low around 39°F at Nicodemus National Historic Site, with about 1.7 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 10.6 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
October is quiet at Nicodemus National Historic Site (about 0.8× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good" at 67/100. October is our recommended month for this park.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. October sits at about 0.8× the park's average, or 7% of annual visitation.
A typical October sees about 0,000 recreation visits at Nicodemus National Historic Site, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1998–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1998–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.