Capitol Reef National Park weather in October
October in Capitol Reef National Park: cool, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Capitol Reef National Park · #64 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Capitol Reef National Park climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 17°C / 63°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Rainfall | 19 mm / 0.7 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 44% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -3°C / 26°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 2.4 cm / 0.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 31 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Capitol Reef National Park in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Capitol Reef National Park?
- October in Capitol Reef National Park: cool, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Capitol Reef National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Capitol Reef National Park in October?
- In October, Capitol Reef National Park averages a daily high of 17.2°C and a low of 2.1°C, with about 18.8 mm of rain over roughly 3.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Capitol Reef National Park in October?
- Capitol Reef National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in October.
- Does it snow in Capitol Reef National Park in October?
- Capitol Reef National Park sees roughly 2.4 cm of snowfall in October.