Wupatki National Monument in October
October at Wupatki National Monument averages a daytime high near 73°F and an overnight low around 46°F, with about 0.7" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1× the park's average month, which makes October an average month here.
- Average low
- 46°F
- Average high
- 73°F
Range across the year: 25°F to 94°F
- Precipitation
- 0.7 in
- Daylight
- 11.1 hours
Roughly 8% of the park's yearly visitors come in October: about 17,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes October the 8th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (1.5×) and the January low (0.3×).
October is our recommended month at Wupatki: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 59°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 36% 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 9.6-hour midwinter low and the 14.4-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 220,205 recreation visits, up 2.1% from 215,703 in 2023.
How October compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 85°F / 58°F | 1.4× Busy | 50 Fair |
| October | 73°F / 46°F | 1.0× Average | 56 Fair |
| November | 58°F / 34°F | 0.7× Quiet | 50 Fair |
All twelve months at Wupatki, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Wupatki in October
The National Park Service tags 8 Wupatki activities for fall. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Antelope House Ranger-Led Hike · reservation required
- East Mesa Ranger-Led Hike · 2-4 hours · reservation required
- Kaibab House Ranger-Led Hike · 3-5 hours · reservation required
- Become a Junior Ranger at Wupatki · 30 minutes
- Visit Citadel and Nalakihu Pueblos · 5-20 minutes
- Visit Lomaki and Box Canyon Pueblos · 10-30 minutes
- Visit Wukoki Pueblo · 5-15 minutes
- Visit Wupatki Pueblo · 5-30 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
October averages a daytime high near 73°F and an overnight low around 46°F at Wupatki National Monument, with about 0.7 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 Wupatki National Monument (about 1.0× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 56/100. October is our recommended month for this park.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. October sits at about 1.0× the park's average, or 8% of annual visitation.
A typical October sees about 17,000 recreation visits at Wupatki National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–2025.
Where to stay near Wupatki in October
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.