When to go · Gustavus
Gustavus in October
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (limited services, colder weather).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 48°C (118°F)118°F (48°C) / 38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Medium
- United States overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United States overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (limited services, colder weather).
Is another month better than October?
October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- JuneGreatInside Gustavus's best window: Jun–Sep (full‑season tours, mild temps).
- JulyGreatInside Gustavus's best window: Jun–Sep (full‑season tours, mild temps).
- AugustGreatInside Gustavus's best window: Jun–Sep (full‑season tours, mild temps).
- SeptemberGreatInside Gustavus's best window: Jun–Sep (full‑season tours, mild temps).
Weather in October
- GustavusHighs around 48 °C (118 °F), lows around 38 °C (100 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 118 °F (48 °C), lows around 100 °F (38 °C), rain on about 7 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 Gustavus, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Avoid
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 48 °C (118 °F)118 °F (48 °C)
Jun: 62 °C (144 °F)144 °F (62 °C)
Night low
Oct: 38 °C (100 °F)100 °F (38 °C)
Jun: 49 °C (120 °F)120 °F (49 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 7
Jun: 3 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Jun: High
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jun: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jun: 0
October: Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (limited services, colder weather).
June: Inside Gustavus's best window: Jun–Sep (full‑season tours, mild temps).
Gustavus: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen