Badlands National Park vs Yellowstone National Park in October

Badlands National Park is the better pick in October — 86 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Badlands National Park is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Yellowstone National Park is cold, a little rain, clean air.

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

Badlands National ParkYellowstone National Park
Comfort score86/100 (A)70/100 (B)
Feels-like high14°C3°C
Avg high / low18° / 2°8° / -6°
Rainfall33 mm62 mm
Rainy days511
Humidity57%74%
Air quality (AQI)2940

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

Badlands National Park vs Yellowstone National Park in October — FAQ

Is October better in Badlands National Park or Yellowstone National Park?
Badlands National Park is the better pick in October — 86 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Badlands National Park is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Yellowstone National Park is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Badlands National Park vs Yellowstone National Park in October?
In October, Badlands National Park averages 18°C high / 2°C low with about 33 mm of rain; Yellowstone National Park averages 8°C high / -6°C low with about 62 mm.