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Traverse City in October

An off month — score 38 of 100

Typical October days in Traverse City reach about 59°F with nights near 41°F; rain is frequent — about 16 days see some rain, usually in showers.

What to pack for Traverse City in October

• A warm jacket for evenings and early starts.
• A waterproof shell and shoes you can soak — rain falls on about 16 days in a typical October, so plan an indoor anchor each day.

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October vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Traverse City

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.