Yellowstone National Park in october: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Yellowstone National Park in october 2025
The weather in Yellowstone National Park in the month of october comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout october
very bad weather 701.7cm
Weather at 6am
27°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
29%
15%
15%
Weather at 12pm
43°F
Clear/Sunny
48% of time
24%
13%
9%
Weather at 6pm
38°F
Clear/Sunny
41% of time
33%
11%
9%
Weather at 3am
27°F
39%
32%
13%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Yellowstone National Park in october
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Yellowstone National Park in october.
The climate of Yellowstone National Park in october is very bad
The weather in october in Yellowstone National Park is wet (with 3.2in of precipitation over 5 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in september there is an average of 2.5in of rainfall over 4 days.
The climate is quite cold here october. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! The thermometer averaged maximum of 45°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 27°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of october in Yellowstone National Park is 36°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Yellowstone National Park in october with a maximum record of 72°F in 2010 and a minimum record of -31°F in 2009. You can expect to have about 25 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 81% of the month.
On this month of october, day length in Yellowstone National Park is generally 11:00. The sun rises at 06:38 and sets at 17:38.
October: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in october, there are destinations with better weather than Yellowstone National Park:
In october, California, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Phoenix (Arizona), Big Bend National Park (Texas) and Carolina Beach have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Louisiana, Washington D. C., Boston, Chicago, Dallas and Hawaii (Honolulu) have good weather.
Finally, Grand Canyon, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Denver, Long Beach (Washington) and Minneapolis (Minnesota) have a tolerable climate, but better than Yellowstone National Park.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Yellowstone National Park in october
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements earlier years of october.
| October | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 27°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 72°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -31°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 25 day(s) (81%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 20°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (17%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.2in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 701.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 85% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.03km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 36% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:38 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:38 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:00 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in october | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last october?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Yellowstone National Park in october 2024:
34°F to 58°F
41°F to 58°F
36°F to 54°F
38°F to 63°F
40°F to 50°F
36°F to 58°F
38°F to 59°F
38°F to 56°F
45°F to 63°F
43°F to 61°F
47°F to 61°F
43°F to 61°F
41°F to 63°F
41°F to 63°F
41°F to 61°F
41°F to 61°F
34°F to 43°F
23°F to 36°F
23°F to 49°F
16°F to 56°F
36°F to 49°F
36°F to 43°F
32°F to 47°F
31°F to 36°F
20°F to 47°F
31°F to 56°F
34°F to 56°F
32°F to 36°F
25°F to 29°F
7°F to 27°F
18°F to 34°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in october
Cities near Yellowstone National Park:
| Grand Teton National Park (Wyoming) in october | very bad weather |
| Jackson Hole in october | very bad weather |
| Cody (Wyoming) in october | very bad weather |
| Helena (Montana) in october | very bad weather |
| Montana in october | very bad weather |
| Wyoming in october | very bad weather |
| Salt Lake City in october | tolerable weather |
| Boise (Idaho) in october | tolerable weather |
| Glacier National Park (Montana) in october | very bad weather |
| Utah in october | very bad weather |
| Mount Rushmore in october | very bad weather |
| Arches National Park (Utah) in october | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in october.
Yellowstone National Park
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Yellowstone National Park in october:
Weather data for Yellowstone National Park for october are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Yellowstone National Park. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Yellowstone National Park can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Yellowstone National Park.