Shenandoah National Park weather in October
October in Shenandoah National Park: cool, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Shenandoah National Park · #163 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 85/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Shenandoah National Park climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 17°C / 63°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Rainfall | 86 mm / 3.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 40°F | |
| Sunshine | 8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 8 mph | |
| 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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Shenandoah National Park in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Shenandoah National Park?
- October in Shenandoah National Park: cool, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Shenandoah National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
- What is the weather like in Shenandoah National Park in October?
- In October, Shenandoah National Park averages a daily high of 17.1°C and a low of 7.4°C, with about 86.3 mm of rain over roughly 7.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Shenandoah National Park in October?
- Shenandoah National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in October.