Tupelo National Battlefield in October
October at Tupelo National Battlefield averages a daytime high near 75°F and an overnight low around 52°F, with about 4.1" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1.1× the park's average month, which makes October an average month here.
- Average low
- 52°F
- Average high
- 75°F
Range across the year: 32°F to 90°F
- Precipitation
- 4.1 in
- Daylight
- 11.1 hours
Roughly 9% of the park's yearly visitors come in October: about 60 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 1983.
That makes October the 3rd-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the August peak (3.3×) and the February low (0.2×).
On our Best Time to Visit score October rates 68/100 ("Good"). Our recommended month is May: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 63°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 1.8 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 49% 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 9.7-hour midwinter low and the 14.3-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 1983 drew 614 recreation visits, up 14.6% from 536 in 1982.
How October compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 85°F / 64°F | 1.0× Average | 71 Good |
| October | 75°F / 52°F | 1.1× Average | 68 Good |
| November | 63°F / 41°F | 0.8× Quiet | 57 Fair |
All twelve months at Tupelo, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
October averages a daytime high near 75°F and an overnight low around 52°F at Tupelo National Battlefield, with about 4.1 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 1.8 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
October is average at Tupelo National Battlefield (about 1.1× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good" at 68/100. Our recommended month is May.
The busiest month is August and the quietest is February. October sits at about 1.1× the park's average, or 9% of annual visitation.
A typical October sees about 0,000 recreation visits at Tupelo National Battlefield, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–1983.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–1983), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.