When to go · Red River

Red River in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (ski area closed, many businesses shut), late Oct–Nov.

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) / −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C); average high / low
Rain days: 5
Crowds: Medium; United States overall
Prices: Medium; United States overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Red River

Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (ski area closed, many businesses shut), late Oct–Nov.

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Red RiverHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 59 °F (15 °C), lows around 28 °F (-2 °C), rain on about 5 days

United States overall: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Red River, side by side.

First month

Second month

October: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (ski area closed, many businesses shut), late Oct–Nov.

January: Inside Red River's best window: Dec–Mar for skiing; Jun–Sep for hiking and fishing.

Red River: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.