Theodore Roosevelt Island in October
October at Theodore Roosevelt Island averages a daytime high near 69°F and an overnight low around 52°F, with about 3.7" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1.3× the park's average month, which makes October a busy month here.
- Average low
- 52°F
- Average high
- 69°F
Range across the year: 30°F to 90°F
- Precipitation
- 3.7 in
- Daylight
- 11.0 hours
Roughly 11% 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 1979 to 2025.
It is the single busiest month of the year at Theodore Roosevelt Island; February, the quietest, runs only about 0.7× the average — a 2-to-1 swing between high and low season.
On our Best Time to Visit score October rates 37/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is May: 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 3.7 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 26% 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 9.3-hour midwinter low and the 14.7-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 159,828 recreation visits, down 8.6% from 174,954 in 2024.
How October compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 81°F / 64°F | 1.2× Busy | 48 Fair |
| October | 69°F / 52°F | 1.3× Busy | 37 Poor |
| November | 58°F / 42°F | 1.2× Busy | 32 Poor |
All twelve months at Theodore Roosevelt Island, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Theodore Roosevelt Island in October
The National Park Service tags 3 Theodore Roosevelt Island activities for fall. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Discover Theodore Roosevelt Island · 1-3 hours
- Multi-Park Loop
- Silver Line - DC Metro · 1-2 days
Frequently Asked Questions
October averages a daytime high near 69°F and an overnight low around 52°F at Theodore Roosevelt Island, with about 3.7 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 3.7 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
October is busy at Theodore Roosevelt Island (about 1.3× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 37/100. Our recommended month is May.
The busiest month is October and the quietest is February. October sits at about 1.3× the park's average, or 11% of annual visitation.
A typical October sees about 18,000 recreation visits at Theodore Roosevelt Island, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.