North Cascades National Park weather in October

October in North Cascades National Park: cold, soaked, with clean air — a good time to visit.

#6 of 12 months in North Cascades National Park · #501 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 63/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

North Cascades National Park climate normals — October

Daytime high4°C / 39°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low-4°C / 25°F
Feels like (high)1°C / 34°F
Rainfall161 mm / 6.4 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days14 days
Humidity76%💦 very humid
Dew point-3°C / 27°F
Sunshine6.4 h/day
Daylight10.8 h
Wind7 km/h / 4 mph
Snowfall45.3 cm / 17.8 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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North Cascades National Park in October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit North Cascades National Park?
October in North Cascades National Park: cold, soaked, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for North Cascades National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (63/100).
What is the weather like in North Cascades National Park in October?
In October, North Cascades National Park averages a daily high of 3.9°C and a low of -3.9°C, with about 161.3 mm of rain over roughly 14.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in North Cascades National Park in October?
North Cascades National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in October.
Does it snow in North Cascades National Park in October?
North Cascades National Park sees roughly 45.3 cm of snowfall in October.

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