Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Park City in October
Park City cools off: highs slip to 55°F (13°C), from 71°F in September, with lows of 32°F (0°C) and about 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 79/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 55°F (13°C)
- Avg low
- 32°F (0°C)
- Rain
- 1.7 in (42 mm)
- Humidity
- 58%
- Cloud cover
- 45%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 53 min
- Comfort score
- 79/100 · Great
What October feels like
Cool days top out near 55°F (13°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 13°C (23°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
About 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's October.
Plan around October
October sits mid-table; the best months are May – September.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 9°C (16°F) from September.
- Comfort slips from 98/100 in September to 79/100.
- Our Salt Lake City & Park City route is planned for Late Nov – Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — October falls outside it.
What to pack for October
- Insulated jackethighs only 55°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Park City in October
October is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Utah Olympic Park
The 2002 Winter Olympics sliding and ski-jumping venue, with public bobsled rides and a free museum.
Why now October scores 79/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
No Name Saloon
Crowded Main Street bar with a rooftop deck and buffalo burgers, a Park City après fixture.
Why now Highs near 55°F and 1.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Egyptian Theatre
1926 Egyptian Revival theater on Main Street, hosting concerts, comedy and Sundance screenings.
Main Street
Park City's steep historic main street of 1890s mining-era buildings, now shops, galleries and bars lit up for winter.
High West Saloon
Ski-in whiskey saloon and restaurant in a restored livery stable and garage at the foot of the Quittin' Time run.
Nearby in October
- Salt Lake City in October~22 mi · highs 63°F, 1.8 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Capitol Reef in October~163 mi · highs 66°F, 1.1 in rain · 6°C (10°F) warmer by day, drier
- Arches in October~167 mi · highs 68°F, 1.2 in rain · 7°C (13°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Canyonlands in October~182 mi · highs 67°F, 1.1 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, drier
These averages also cover Big Cottonwood Canyon.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,364 m to Park City's ~2,114 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.
Park City in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Park City?
It's middling, scoring 79/100. The best months are May – September, at up to 98. Expect highs of 55°F (13°C) and 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain.
How cold is Park City in October?
Average highs are 55°F (13°C) and average lows 32°F (0°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Park City in October?
Not much: about 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 20.3 in (516 mm).
What should I pack for Park City in October?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 55°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Park City
Planning Park City in October?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.