What is the weather like in Chicago vs Traverse City in October?

In October, Chicago averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Traverse City averages 16°C high / 7°C low with about 95 mm.

Chicago vs Traverse City in October

Chicago and Traverse City are nearly tied in October — 73 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is nice, rainy, clean air; Traverse City is cool, rainy, clean air.

Chicago vs Traverse City — October climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Chicago	🇺🇸 Traverse City
Comfort score	73/100 (B)	70/100 (B)
Feels-like high	16°C	13°C
Avg high / low	18° / 9°	16° / 7°
Rainfall	117 mm	95 mm
Rainy days	10	13
Humidity	70%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	35	34

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Chicago vs Traverse City in October — FAQ

Is October better in Chicago or Traverse City?: Chicago and Traverse City are nearly tied in October — 73 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is nice, rainy, clean air; Traverse City is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Traverse City in October?: In October, Chicago averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Traverse City averages 16°C high / 7°C low with about 95 mm.