Cool
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States in October
Weather score26Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 74mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
16°C
Rain
74mm
Sun
5h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
26
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 74mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October16°C average high
October is close to Grand Rapids' yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October74mm average rain
October sits near Grand Rapids' yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to March
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October5 hours average sun
October sits close to Grand Rapids' yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October15°C average sea
October is close to Grand Rapids' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October26 weather score
October scores below Grand Rapids' yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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