River Raisin National Battlefield Park in October
October at River Raisin National Battlefield Park averages a daytime high near 63°F and an overnight low around 42°F. Visitation runs about 0.9× the park's average month, which makes October an average month here.
- Average low
- 42°F
- Average high
- 63°F
Range across the year: 18°F to 85°F
- Daylight
- 10.8 hours
Roughly 8% of the park's yearly visitors come in October: about 18,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2011 to 2025.
That makes October the 7th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (1.5×) and the November low (0.7×).
October is our recommended month at River Raisin: 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 2.1 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 10.8 hours of daylight in October to explore — between the 9-hour midwinter low and the 15-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 133,643 recreation visits, down 44.4% from 240,556 in 2024.
How October compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 75°F / 54°F | 1.0× Average | 75 Excellent |
| October | 63°F / 42°F | 0.9× Average | 62 Good |
| November | 49°F / 33°F | 0.7× Quiet | 58 Fair |
All twelve months at River Raisin, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
October averages a daytime high near 63°F and an overnight low around 42°F at River Raisin National Battlefield Park. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 2.1 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
October is average at River Raisin National Battlefield Park (about 0.9× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good" at 62/100. October is our recommended month for this park.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is November. October sits at about 0.9× the park's average, or 8% of annual visitation.
A typical October sees about 18,000 recreation visits at River Raisin National Battlefield Park, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2011–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2011–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.