The climate in Glacier National Park during October can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Glacier National Park and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (51°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 10.3°C 50.5°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | -0.7°C 30.7°F |
| Average temperature | 4.8°C 40.6°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.1 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 43 mm 1.7 ins |
| Rainy days | 8 days |
| Sea temperature | 10.6°C 51.2°F |
| Humidity | 63% |
| Windspeed | 14kph 9 mph |
On average October is the driest month of the year in Glacier National Park with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Glacier National Park in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
| Hottest month: | July | 21.5°C 70.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | October | 43mm 1.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 12hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -2.9°C 26.8°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 82mm 3.2ins |