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Mount Rainier National Park weather in October (Washington State, United States of America)

What kind of weather does October bring to Mount Rainier National Park ? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In October, Mount Rainier National Park typically experiences low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 3°C, while night temperatures can drop to -6°C. The month brings very cold weather, so dressing warmly is essential. Prepare with multiple layers for added warmth.

Precipitation

Mount Rainier National Park in October falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 295 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 19 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 153 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Mount Rainier National Park . July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Mount Rainier National Park climate page with graphs.

 

Mount Rainier National Park , monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 295 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
SunshineSunshine 153 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 45% *  
Data from: Tacoma, the United States of America (68 KM, 42 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in October

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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