Weir Farm National Historical Park in October
October at Weir Farm National Historical Park averages a daytime high near 62°F and an overnight low around 41°F, with about 4.5" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1.6× the park's average month, which makes October a busy month here.
- Average low
- 41°F
- Average high
- 62°F
Range across the year: 18°F to 82°F
- Precipitation
- 4.5 in
- Daylight
- 10.9 hours
Roughly 13% of the park's yearly visitors come in October: roughly 4,600 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1993 to 2025.
That makes October the 3rd-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the August peak (1.6×) and the February low (0.3×).
On our Best Time to Visit score October rates 27/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is May: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 52°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 8 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 40% 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 10.9 hours of daylight in October to explore — between the 9-hour midwinter low and the 15-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 30,339 recreation visits, down 11.4% from 34,246 in 2024.
How October compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 74°F / 52°F | 1.4× Busy | 48 Fair |
| October | 62°F / 41°F | 1.6× Busy | 27 Poor |
| November | 51°F / 31°F | 0.6× Quiet | 46 Fair |
All twelve months at Weir Farm, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Weir Farm in October
The National Park Service tags 6 Weir Farm activities for fall. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Become a Weir Farm Junior Ranger · 15-120 minutes
- Take a Guided Tour at Weir Farm · 10-60 minutes
- Visit the Burlingham House Visitor Center · 15-60 minutes
- Art in the Park · 15-120 minutes
- Take a Self-Guided Tour of Weir Farm · 30-120 minutes
- Walk to Weir Pond · 30-90 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
October averages a daytime high near 62°F and an overnight low around 41°F at Weir Farm National Historical Park, with about 4.5 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 8 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
October is busy at Weir Farm National Historical Park (about 1.6× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 27/100. Our recommended month is May.
The busiest month is August and the quietest is February. October sits at about 1.6× the park's average, or 13% of annual visitation.
A typical October sees about 5,000 recreation visits at Weir Farm National Historical Park, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1993–2025.
Where to stay near Weir Farm in October
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1993–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.