Grand Rapids Weather in October

What's the weather like in Grand Rapids (Michigan) in October 2024?

The climate in Grand Rapids during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

October is in the fall / autumn in Grand Rapids and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

Grand Rapids weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 15.8°C 60.4°F
Nightly temperature 4.4°C 39.9°F
Average temperature 10.1°C 50.2°F
Daily sunshine 5.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 74 mm 2.9 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 13.9°C 57.1°F
Humidity 75%
Windspeed 16.9kph 11 mph

On average October is the 5th driest month of the year in Grand Rapids with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids average temperature in October

October rainfall

Grand Rapids average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids in October 2024.

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Grand Rapids weather stats

Grand Rapids weather statistics
Hottest month: July 27.6°C 81.7°F
Driest month: February 39mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: July 10.5hrs
Coldest month: January -1.6°C 29.1°F
Wettest month: September 98mm 3.9ins
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