New River Gorge National Park weather in October
October in New River Gorge National Park: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in New River Gorge National Park · #130 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
New River Gorge National Park climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 19°C / 67°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 51°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Rainfall | 116 mm / 4.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.2 cm / 0.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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New River Gorge National Park in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit New River Gorge National Park?
- October in New River Gorge National Park: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for New River Gorge National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in New River Gorge National Park in October?
- In October, New River Gorge National Park averages a daily high of 19.2°C and a low of 10.3°C, with about 116.2 mm of rain over roughly 11.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in New River Gorge National Park in October?
- New River Gorge National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in October.