Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
41°Ftypical October high
Typical range
October climate
October in Glacier National Park
United States · North America
Cold conditions during longer outdoor plans and some snow or mixed precipitation are the main limitations.
Some tradeoffs
Early to mid
Daytime high
41°F
Lows around 26°F
Precipitation
11 days/mo
Sun
8 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible this month.
35%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Wintry precipitation and cloud limit sunshine.
8.2 hOctober sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryOctober Heat feel
Easy airWarm air
Hourly temperature pattern
In October, afternoons feel about 30° and nights feel near 20°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
36%October Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in October.
6 mphOctober Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical October day
October late afternoons are around 38°F, easing to about 35°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning32°F
Rain23%
Cloud70%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday37°F
Rain27%
Cloud65%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon37°F
Rain25%
Cloud63%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening35°F
Rain18%
Cloud56%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 9 | 2.6 | 13 | 5.2 | 86 |
| Feb | 21 | 8 | 2.5 | 12 | 7.3 | 82 |
| Mar | 29 | 16 | 2.9 | 15 | 9.0 | 78 |
| Apr | 37 | 22 | 2.7 | 14 | 10.8 | 73 |
| May | 47 | 29 | 3.2 | 14 | 12.2 | 71 |
| Jun | 58 | 37 | 4.0 | 15 | 12.5 | 68 |
| Jul | 69 | 44 | 1.4 | 8 | 14.2 | 57 |
| Aug | 69 | 43 | 1.7 | 8 | 12.8 | 57 |
| Sep | 58 | 37 | 1.9 | 9 | 10.5 | 65 |
| Oct | 41 | 26 | 2.4 | 11 | 8.2 | 77 |
| Nov | 27 | 16 | 3.1 | 14 | 5.9 | 86 |
| Dec | 19 | 9 | 2.9 | 14 | 4.9 | 87 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology