Wind Cave National Park weather in October
October in Wind Cave National Park: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Wind Cave National Park · #189 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Wind Cave National Park climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 15°C / 59°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Rainfall | 47 mm / 1.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 59% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 1°C / 33°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 8.8 cm / 3.5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 33 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Wind Cave National Park in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Wind Cave National Park?
- October in Wind Cave National Park: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Wind Cave National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in Wind Cave National Park in October?
- In October, Wind Cave National Park averages a daily high of 14.8°C and a low of 2.8°C, with about 46.7 mm of rain over roughly 6.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Wind Cave National Park in October?
- Wind Cave National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in October.
- Does it snow in Wind Cave National Park in October?
- Wind Cave National Park sees roughly 8.8 cm of snowfall in October.