Cool
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Mackinac Island, United States in October
Weather score22Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 72mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
13°C
Rain
72mm
Sun
4h
Sea
12°C
Weather score
22
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 72mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 12°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Mackinac Island, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October13°C average high
October is close to Mackinac Island's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October72mm average rain
October sits near Mackinac Island's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October4 hours average sun
October is below Mackinac Island's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October12°C average sea
October is close to Mackinac Island's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October22 weather score
October scores below Mackinac Island's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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