Kings Canyon National Park weather in October
October in Kings Canyon National Park: cool, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Kings Canyon National Park · #173 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Kings Canyon National Park climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 13°C / 55°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Rainfall | 16 mm / 0.6 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 39% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | -7°C / 19°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 7 cm / 2.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Kings Canyon National Park in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Kings Canyon National Park?
- October in Kings Canyon National Park: cool, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Kings Canyon National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in Kings Canyon National Park in October?
- In October, Kings Canyon National Park averages a daily high of 12.6°C and a low of 1.6°C, with about 15.9 mm of rain over roughly 1.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kings Canyon National Park in October?
- Kings Canyon National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in October.
- Does it snow in Kings Canyon National Park in October?
- Kings Canyon National Park sees roughly 7 cm of snowfall in October.