Everglades · October
Everglades in October
October is a good time to visit Everglades — busier than September, quieter than November.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
A comfortable middle ground: some company on popular trails, but no gridlock.
About 35% of this park's busiest month.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026 · alerts checked Jul 10, 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Visitation
Typical October visits vs. the year
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
October weather
- Avg high
- 86°F
- Avg low
- 68°F
- Precipitation
- 5.6"
- Sunrise
- 6:22 AM
- Sunset
- 5:56 PM
- Daylight
- 11.6h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Homestead
What's open
Everglades in October: access
Open 24 hours year-round; visitor-center hours reduced in summer
Seasonal closures may apply:
- Caution
Roadwork may cause delays on US 41/Tamiami Trail
Current roadwork is ongoing along the park's northern boundary on US Highway 41/Tamiami Trail to raise the road for Everglades Restoration benefits. Drivers may experience up to 15-minute delays and should watch for personnel, equipment and slow downs.
- Park Closure
Current Alerts and Conditions
Be sure to review the Alerts and Conditions below before and during your visit for additional, up-to-date information on closures, cautions, and other current park conditions.
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
- Caution
Roadwork may cause delays on US 41/Tamiami Trail
Current roadwork is ongoing along the park's northern boundary on US Highway 41/Tamiami Trail to raise the road for Everglades Restoration benefits. Drivers may experience up to 15-minute delays and should watch for personnel, equipment and slow downs.
- Information
For entrance fees, we accept digital passes and credit/debit cards
Digital passes or credit/debit cards are the ONLY method of payment at all fee collection areas. Pre-paid digital passes are available online and may be purchased in advance.
Details on nps.gov → - Park Closure
Current Alerts and Conditions
Be sure to review the Alerts and Conditions below before and during your visit for additional, up-to-date information on closures, cautions, and other current park conditions.
Source: NPS Data API
Context
Everglades crowds across the year
FAQ
Everglades in October
How busy is Everglades in October?
October rates 4/10 for crowds (Moderate) at Everglades National Park — about 35% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 45,291.
What is the weather like at Everglades in October?
In October, Everglades averages a high of 86°F and a low of 68°F, with about 5.6 inches of precipitation.