When to go · John Day
John Day in October
Great month. Inside John Day's best window: May–Oct.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Medium
- United States overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United States overall
Verdict
Inside John Day's best window: May–Oct.
Is another month better than October?
No other month rates higher than October for John Day in this guide.
Weather in October
- John DayHighs around 19 °C (66 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 66 °F (19 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 9 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 John Day, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Oct: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Oct: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
May: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 9
May: 9
Crowds
Oct: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
May: 1
October: Inside John Day's best window: May–Oct.
May: Inside John Day's best window: May–Oct.
John Day: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings