Grand Rapids in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +61°F and roughly 5 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 15 rainy days with an average precipitation of 98 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+61°F
Avg. max. temperature
+23°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
98 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Grand Rapids has OK weather in October.
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Average temperature in Grand Rapids in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Grand Rapids for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in October is +61°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +84°F during the day and a minimum of +32°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 90% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +37°F.
Is Grand Rapids warm or cold in October?
Grand Rapids is typically mild in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +73°F to +61°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +55°F to +45°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Grand Rapids:
Climate in Grand Rapids in October
Grand Rapids weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+73°F
+61°F
+46°F
Min. temperature
+28°F
+23°F
+9°F
Max. temperature
+97°F
+86°F
+77°F
Rainfall
84 mm
98 mm
62 mm
Wind
2 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
75%
75%
75%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1016 HPa
1017 HPa
Sunny days
6
5
3
Cloudy days
10
11
12
Rainy days
14
15
10
Snowy days
0
0
5
October weather is still as ok as in September.It’s getting colder in October. From +73°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +61°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 84 mm to 98 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 75%.Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in September to 5 in October.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Grand Rapids in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Grand Rapids is gradually increasing during October, going from 1 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Grand Rapids based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 65%, leading to total precipitation of around 168 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 31 mm, which is moderate rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
October is one of the rainiest months in Grand Rapids, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Grand Rapids wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 98 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 22 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during October in Grand Rapids based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in October is 0%, for a monthly total of around 3 mm.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last October in Grand Rapids?
This is the weather in Grand Rapids in October 2024:
1 October
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+84°F
2 October
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+84°F
3 October
☀️
+85°F
4 October
☁️
+81°F
5 October
🌧️
+75°F
6 October
🌧️
+62°F
7 October
🌧️
+52°F
8 October
☀️
+55°F
9 October
☁️
+52°F
10 October
☁️
+49°F
11 October
🌧️
+59°F
12 October
☁️
+58°F
13 October
🌧️
+55°F
14 October
🌧️
+53°F
15 October
☁️
+56°F
16 October
☁️
+54°F
17 October
☁️
+55°F
18 October
☁️
+65°F
19 October
🌧️
+58°F
20 October
🌧️
+54°F
21 October
🌫️
+48°F
22 October
☁️
+52°F
23 October
☀️
+58°F
24 October
☁️
+76°F
25 October
☁️
+71°F
26 October
🌫️
+68°F
27 October
🌧️
+67°F
28 October
☁️
+64°F
29 October
☁️
+48°F
30 October
🌧️
+42°F
31 October
☁️
+37°F
In October 2024 Grand Rapids had 4 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +61°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +37°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 47%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Grand Rapids climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Grand Rapids in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+55°F) and the highest in 2012 (+62°F). The driest year was 1989 with only 519 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 1616 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Grand Rapids in October:
Is October a good time to visit Grand Rapids?
It’s always a good time to visit Grand Rapids, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Grand Rapids in October?
October has mild temperatures in Grand Rapids. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Grand Rapids rainy in October?
Grand Rapids is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Grand Rapids in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Grand Rapids in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Grand Rapids, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
