When to go · West Yellowstone
West Yellowstone in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for park access; Dec–Mar for snowcoach and snowmobile season). 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
- 12°C54°F / −4°C25°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- United States overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United States overall
Verdict
GoodUnited States month rating
Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for park access; Dec–Mar for snowcoach and snowmobile season). Across United States: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.
Weather in October
- West YellowstoneHighs around 12 °C, lows around -4 °C, rain on about 8 daysHighs around 54 °F, lows around 25 °F, rain on about 8 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.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings