Crater Lake National Park weather in October

October in Crater Lake National Park: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#5 of 12 months in Crater Lake National Park · #243 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 81/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Crater Lake National Park climate normals — October

Daytime high14°C / 57°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low2°C / 35°F
Feels like (high)11°C / 52°F
Rainfall67 mm / 2.6 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days9 days
Humidity65%💧 humid
Dew point1°C / 33°F
Sunshine8.8 h/day
Daylight11 h
Wind13 km/h / 8 mph
Snowfall15.1 cm / 5.9 in
Air quality (US AQI)32🍃 good

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

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Crater Lake National Park in October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Crater Lake National Park?
October in Crater Lake National Park: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Crater Lake National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
What is the weather like in Crater Lake National Park in October?
In October, Crater Lake National Park averages a daily high of 13.9°C and a low of 1.9°C, with about 67.1 mm of rain over roughly 8.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Crater Lake National Park in October?
Crater Lake National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in October.
Does it snow in Crater Lake National Park in October?
Crater Lake National Park sees roughly 15.1 cm of snowfall in October.

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