When to go · Eagle Nest
Eagle Nest in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lake and hiking; Jan–Mar for snow). Across United States: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) / −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Medium
- United States overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lake and hiking; Jan–Mar for snow). Across United States: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated good. These months rate higher:
- JanuaryGreatInside Eagle Nest's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and hiking; Jan–Mar for snow.
- FebruaryGreatInside Eagle Nest's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and hiking; Jan–Mar for snow.
- MarchGreatInside Eagle Nest's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and hiking; Jan–Mar for snow.
- JuneGreatInside Eagle Nest's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and hiking; Jan–Mar for snow.
Weather in October
- Eagle NestHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 61 °F (16 °C), lows around 28 °F (-2 °C), rain on about 6 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- Medium
- Prices · United States overall
- Medium
United States overall: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Eagle Nest, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Jan: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Night low
Oct: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Jan: -13 °C (9 °F)9 °F (-13 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 6
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Jan: Low
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lake and hiking; Jan–Mar for snow). Across United States: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.
January: Inside Eagle Nest's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and hiking; Jan–Mar for snow.
Eagle Nest: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings