Acadia National Park vs Badlands National Park in October

Badlands National Park is the better pick in October — 86 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Badlands National Park is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Acadia National Park is cool, rainy, clean air.

Acadia National Park vs Badlands National ParkOctober climate, side by side

Acadia National ParkBadlands National Park
Comfort score74/100 (B)86/100 (A)
Feels-like high11°C14°C
Avg high / low14° / 6°18° / 2°
Rainfall117 mm33 mm
Rainy days105
Humidity78%57%
Air quality (AQI)3229

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Acadia National Park vs Badlands National Park in October — FAQ

Is October better in Acadia National Park or Badlands National Park?
Badlands National Park is the better pick in October — 86 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Badlands National Park is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Acadia National Park is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Acadia National Park vs Badlands National Park in October?
In October, Acadia National Park averages 14°C high / 6°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Badlands National Park averages 18°C high / 2°C low with about 33 mm.