Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in October
In October, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore averages a high of 56°F and a low of 42°F, with 4.0 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 113,000 people visit, the 5th busiest of 12 (quiet). Days are 10 hours 52 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 56° / 42°F
- Precipitation
- 4.0in
- Snow
- 0.1in
- Daylight
- 10h 52m
- Visitors
- 113,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: July (very busy) and August (very busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Northport 2W, MI, 17.9 miles from the park's center, 746 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in October
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isle Royale National Park | 51° / 33° | Few or no visits | Cool |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 62° / 45° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 61° / 41° | Busy | Mild |
| Voyageurs National Park | 51° / 31° | Quiet | Cool |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 69° / 46° | Quiet | Mild |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on nps.gov
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