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Mackinac Island weather in October (Michigan, United States of America)

Planning a trip to Mackinac Island in October? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In October, Mackinac Island typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 12°C, while night temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Mackinac Island in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 17 days of rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Mackinac Island. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mackinac Island, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 121 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in October

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Mackinac Island in October?

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 in October.

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Barbeque
4/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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