Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Bryce Canyon in October
Bryce Canyon cools off: highs slip to 58°F (14°C), from 71°F in September, with lows of 31°F (0°C) and about 1.2 in (31 mm) of rain.
At 87/100 for comfort (6th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 58°F (14°C)
- Avg low
- 31°F (0°C)
- Rain
- 1.2 in (31 mm)
- Humidity
- 43%
- Cloud cover
- 35%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 00 min
- Comfort score
- 87/100 · Great
What October feels like
Days are mild at around 58°F (14°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Average lows of 31°F (0°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Rain is moderate at about 1.2 in (31 mm) for the month.
Sunny spells dominate: cloud cover averages 35%.
Plan around October
October is one of Bryce Canyon's best months on the climate data.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 31°F.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by November, the score drops to 62/100.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 8°C (14°F) from September.
- Comfort slips from 100/100 in September to 87/100.
- Our Las Vegas & National Parks route recommends Mar – May, so October falls outside its suggested window.
- Our Utah Mighty Five route recommends Mar – May, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 31°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 31°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Bryce Canyon in October
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Rainbow Point
End of the 18-mile scenic drive at 9,100 ft, with the short Bristlecone Loop.
Queen's Garden Trail
Gentlest trail into the hoodoos, down from Sunrise Point.
Why now October scores 87/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Bryce Canyon Pines Restaurant
Roadside restaurant known for homemade fruit pies.
Why now Highs near 58°F and 1.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Navajo Loop and Queen's Garden Trail
3-mile combo descending through Wall Street's slot to Queen Victoria hoodoo.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Ebenezer's Barn & Grill
Cowboy dinner and live country-music show across from Ruby's Inn.
Bryce Point
Southern end of the amphitheater with the widest panorama of the hoodoos.
Nearby in October
- Zion in October~50 mi · highs 65°F, 1.3 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Capitol Reef in October~70 mi · highs 66°F, 1.1 in rain · 5°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Grand Canyon in October~103 mi · highs 76°F, 1.0 in rain · 11°C (19°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Canyonlands in October~136 mi · highs 67°F, 1.1 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,993 m to Bryce Canyon's ~2,496 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Bryce Canyon in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Bryce Canyon?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 87/100. Expect highs of 58°F (14°C) and 1.2 in (31 mm) of rain. Our Las Vegas & National Parks route recommends Mar – May, so October is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Bryce Canyon in October?
Average highs are 58°F (14°C) and average lows 31°F (0°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Bryce Canyon in October?
Not much: about 1.2 in (31 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 10.4 in (263 mm).
What should I pack for Bryce Canyon in October?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 31°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 31°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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