Detroit Lakes weather in October (Minnesota, United States of America)

Wondering what the weather is like in Detroit Lakes during October? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In October, Detroit Lakes usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 12°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Detroit Lakes in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 12 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 179 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures August and September generally stand out with 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 Detroit Lakes climate page with graphs.

 

Detroit Lakes, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 179 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

Data from: Fargo, the United States of America (72 KM, 44 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

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

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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