Vicksburg National Military Park in October
October at Vicksburg National Military Park averages a daytime high near 78°F and an overnight low around 56°F, with about 4.7" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1.1× the park's average month, which makes October an average month here.
- Average low
- 56°F
- Average high
- 78°F
Range across the year: 38°F to 92°F
- Precipitation
- 4.7 in
- Daylight
- 11.2 hours
Roughly 9% of the park's yearly visitors come in October: about 37,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes October the 6th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the June peak (1.3×) and the January low (0.7×).
October is our recommended month at Vicksburg: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 67°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 2.2 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 28% 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 11.2 hours of daylight in October to explore — between the 9.9-hour midwinter low and the 14.1-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 410,300 recreation visits, up 1.7% from 403,332 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 11.4%, so October may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How October compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 88°F / 67°F | 0.9× Average | 59 Fair |
| October | 78°F / 56°F | 1.1× Average | 59 Fair |
| November | 68°F / 45°F | 0.8× Quiet | 63 Good |
All twelve months at Vicksburg, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Vicksburg in October
The National Park Service tags 3 Vicksburg activities for fall. Each links to the park's own page for it.
Frequently Asked Questions
October averages a daytime high near 78°F and an overnight low around 56°F at Vicksburg National Military Park, with about 4.7 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 2.2 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
October is average at Vicksburg National Military Park (about 1.1× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 59/100. October is our recommended month for this park.
The busiest month is June and the quietest is January. October sits at about 1.1× the park's average, or 9% of annual visitation.
A typical October sees about 37,000 recreation visits at Vicksburg National Military Park, 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.