SeasonMapTraverse City weather in October
United States
October in Traverse City: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Traverse City · #923 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 69/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Traverse City climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 14°C / 57°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Rainfall | 108 mm / 4.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 7°C / 44°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.4 cm / 0.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Traverse City in October
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonan ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Traverse City's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherTraverse City's best weather comes in June, August and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Traverse City — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Traverse City in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Traverse City?
- October in Traverse City: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Traverse City on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
- What is the weather like in Traverse City in October?
- In October, Traverse City averages a daily high of 13.9°C and a low of 8.9°C, with about 108.3 mm of rain over roughly 16.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Traverse City in October?
- Traverse City has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in October.
- Does it snow in Traverse City in October?
- Traverse City sees roughly 1.4 cm of snowfall in October.
Other months in Traverse City
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Similar destinations in North America — October
Within 300 km: Mackinac Island's Fall colour around 25 Sep – 20 Oct, and Milwaukee's Fall colour around 5–31 Oct.