Oklahoma City National Memorial in October
October at Oklahoma City National Memorial averages a daytime high near 73°F and an overnight low around 49°F, with about 3.3" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.8× the park's average month, which makes October a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 49°F
- Average high
- 73°F
Range across the year: 27°F to 93°F
- Precipitation
- 3.3 in
- Daylight
- 11.1 hours
Roughly 6% of the park's yearly visitors come in October: about 26,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2000 to 2003.
That makes October the 8th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the June peak (1.8×) and the January low (0.4×).
October is our recommended month at Oklahoma City: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 61°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 7.5 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 38% 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 11.1 hours of daylight in October to explore — between the 9.6-hour midwinter low and the 14.4-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2003 drew 301,018 recreation visits, down 29.8% from 428,977 in 2002.
How October compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 84°F / 62°F | 0.9× Average | 68 Good |
| October | 73°F / 49°F | 0.8× Quiet | 68 Good |
| November | 61°F / 38°F | 0.7× Quiet | 57 Fair |
All twelve months at Oklahoma City, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
October averages a daytime high near 73°F and an overnight low around 49°F at Oklahoma City National Memorial, with about 3.3 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 7.5 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
October is quiet at Oklahoma City National Memorial (about 0.8× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good" at 68/100. October is our recommended month for this park.
The busiest month is June and the quietest is January. October sits at about 0.8× the park's average, or 6% of annual visitation.
A typical October sees about 26,000 recreation visits at Oklahoma City National Memorial, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2000–2003.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2000–2003), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.