Badlands National Park vs Glacier National Park in October

Badlands National Park is the better pick in October — 86 vs 65 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Badlands National Park is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Glacier National Park is cold, rainy, clean air.

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

Badlands National ParkGlacier National Park
Comfort score86/100 (A)65/100 (C)
Feels-like high14°C2°C
Avg high / low18° / 2°6° / -2°
Rainfall33 mm141 mm
Rainy days514
Humidity57%78%
Air quality (AQI)2935

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

Badlands National Park vs Glacier National Park in October — FAQ

Is October better in Badlands National Park or Glacier National Park?
Badlands National Park is the better pick in October — 86 vs 65 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Badlands National Park is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Glacier National Park is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Badlands National Park vs Glacier National Park in October?
In October, Badlands National Park averages 18°C high / 2°C low with about 33 mm of rain; Glacier National Park averages 6°C high / -2°C low with about 141 mm.