Ann Arbor weather in October (Michigan, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to Ann Arbor in October? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In October, the weather in Ann Arbor generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 5°C.

Precipitation

Ann Arbor in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 177 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ann Arbor climate page with graphs.

 

Ann Arbor, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 177 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 51% *  

Data from: Detroit, the United States of America (56 KM, 34 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in October

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Ann Arbor, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Ann Arbor.

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