Detroit Lakes Weather in October

What's the weather like in Detroit Lakes (Minnesota) in October 2025?

The climate in Detroit Lakes during October can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

October is in the fall / autumn in Detroit Lakes and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

Detroit Lakes weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 14°C 57.1°F
Nightly temperature 1.5°C 34.6°F
Average temperature 7.7°C 45.9°F
Daily sunshine 6.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 48 mm 1.9 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 11.9°C 53.3°F
Humidity 69%
Windspeed 19.4kph 12 mph

On average October is the 6th wettest month of the year in Detroit Lakes with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Detroit Lakes

Detroit Lakes average temperature in October

October rainfall

Detroit Lakes average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Detroit Lakes average rain in October

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Detroit Lakes in October 2025.

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Detroit Lakes weather stats

Detroit Lakes weather statistics
Hottest month: July 27.4°C 81.3°F
Driest month: February 14mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: July 11.9hrs
Coldest month: January -9.4°C 15.1°F
Wettest month: June 104mm 4.1ins
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