Big Bend National Park weather in October

October in Big Bend National Park: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#4 of 12 months in Big Bend National Park · #76 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 88/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Big Bend National Park climate normals — October

Daytime high26°C / 80°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low14°C / 56°F
Feels like (high)24°C / 75°F
Rainfall14 mm / 0.6 in☀️ dry
Rainy days3 days
Humidity45%🍃 comfortable
Dew point5°C / 42°F
Sunshine10.1 h/day
Daylight11.5 h
Wind13 km/h / 8 mph
Air quality (US AQI)35🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Big Bend National Park in October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Big Bend National Park?
October in Big Bend National Park: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Big Bend National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
What is the weather like in Big Bend National Park in October?
In October, Big Bend National Park averages a daily high of 26.4°C and a low of 13.5°C, with about 14.4 mm of rain over roughly 3 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Big Bend National Park in October?
Big Bend National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in October.

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