When to go · Houghton-Hancock
Houghton-Hancock in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lakeshore and mine tours; Jan–Feb for snow and Winter Carnival). Across United States: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 13
- Crowds
- Medium
- United States overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lakeshore and mine tours; Jan–Feb for snow and Winter Carnival). Across United States: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated good. These months rate higher:
- JanuaryGreatInside Houghton-Hancock's best window: Jun–Sep for the lakeshore and mine tours; Jan–Feb for snow and Winter Carnival.
- FebruaryGreatInside Houghton-Hancock's best window: Jun–Sep for the lakeshore and mine tours; Jan–Feb for snow and Winter Carnival.
- JuneGreatInside Houghton-Hancock's best window: Jun–Sep for the lakeshore and mine tours; Jan–Feb for snow and Winter Carnival.
- JulyGreatInside Houghton-Hancock's best window: Jun–Sep for the lakeshore and mine tours; Jan–Feb for snow and Winter Carnival.
Weather in October
- Houghton-HancockHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 13 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- Medium
- Prices · United States overall
- Medium
United States overall: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Houghton-Hancock, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Jan: -4 °C (25 °F)25 °F (-4 °C)
Night low
Oct: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Jan: -13 °C (9 °F)9 °F (-13 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 13 (better)
Jan: 14
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Jan: Low
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lakeshore and mine tours; Jan–Feb for snow and Winter Carnival). Across United States: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.
January: Inside Houghton-Hancock's best window: Jun–Sep for the lakeshore and mine tours; Jan–Feb for snow and Winter Carnival.
Houghton-Hancock: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast