World War II Memorial in October
October at World War II Memorial averages a daytime high near 69°F and an overnight low around 52°F, with about 3.7" 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
- 69°F
Range across the year: 30°F to 90°F
- Precipitation
- 3.7 in
- Daylight
- 11.0 hours
Roughly 9% of the park's yearly visitors come in October: about 407,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2004 to 2025.
That makes October the 6th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the May peak (1.5×) and the January low (0.4×).
On our Best Time to Visit score October rates 50/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is September: 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 2.9 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 31% 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 3,993,717 recreation visits, down 22.6% from 5,160,769 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 7.9%, so a October visit is likely to feel busier than it did a few years ago.
How October compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 81°F / 64°F | 1.0× Average | 59 Fair |
| October | 69°F / 52°F | 1.1× Average | 50 Fair |
| November | 58°F / 42°F | 0.8× Quiet | 47 Fair |
All twelve months at World War II Memorial, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
October averages a daytime high near 69°F and an overnight low around 52°F at World War II Memorial, with about 3.7 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 2.9 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
October is average at World War II Memorial (about 1.1× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 50/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is May 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 407,000 recreation visits at World War II Memorial, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2004–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2004–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.