What is the weather like in Grand Canyon National Park vs Mesa Verde National Park in October?

In October, Grand Canyon National Park averages 28°C high / 12°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Mesa Verde National Park averages 18°C high / 4°C low with about 29 mm.

Grand Canyon National Park vs Mesa Verde National Park in October

Mesa Verde National Park is the better pick in October — 91 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Mesa Verde National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Grand Canyon National Park is warm, dry, clean air.

Grand Canyon National Park vs Mesa Verde National Park — October climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Grand Canyon National Park	🇺🇸 Mesa Verde National Park
Comfort score	82/100 (A)	91/100 (S)
Feels-like high	25°C	14°C
Avg high / low	28° / 12°	18° / 4°
Rainfall	14 mm	29 mm
Rainy days	2	4
Humidity	39%	46%
Air quality (AQI)	36	34

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

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Grand Canyon National Park vs Mesa Verde National Park in October — FAQ

Is October better in Grand Canyon National Park or Mesa Verde National Park?: Mesa Verde National Park is the better pick in October — 91 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Mesa Verde National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Grand Canyon National Park is warm, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Grand Canyon National Park vs Mesa Verde National Park in October?: In October, Grand Canyon National Park averages 28°C high / 12°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Mesa Verde National Park averages 18°C high / 4°C low with about 29 mm.