Badlands National Park weather in October
October in Badlands National Park: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Badlands National Park · #169 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Badlands National Park climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 16°C / 60°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 4°C / 40°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Rainfall | 44 mm / 1.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 58% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 1°C / 35°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Snowfall | 4.7 cm / 1.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 29 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Badlands National Park in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Badlands National Park?
- October in Badlands National Park: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Badlands National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in Badlands National Park in October?
- In October, Badlands National Park averages a daily high of 15.8°C and a low of 4.2°C, with about 44.1 mm of rain over roughly 5.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Badlands National Park in October?
- Badlands National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in October.
- Does it snow in Badlands National Park in October?
- Badlands National Park sees roughly 4.7 cm of snowfall in October.