When to go · Ely, Minnesota
Ely, Minnesota in October
Good month. Outside the best window (May–September (warm, full wildlife‑center schedules, canoe season)). 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
- 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) / 1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Medium
- United States overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–September (warm, full wildlife‑center schedules, canoe season)). 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:
- MayGreatInside Ely, Minnesota's best window: May–September (warm, full wildlife‑center schedules, canoe season).
- JuneGreatInside Ely, Minnesota's best window: May–September (warm, full wildlife‑center schedules, canoe season).
- JulyGreatInside Ely, Minnesota's best window: May–September (warm, full wildlife‑center schedules, canoe season).
- AugustGreatInside Ely, Minnesota's best window: May–September (warm, full wildlife‑center schedules, canoe season).
Weather in October
- Ely, MinnesotaHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 55 °F (13 °C), lows around 34 °F (1 °C), rain on about 7 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 Ely, Minnesota, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
May: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Night low
Oct: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
May: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 7 (better)
May: 8
Crowds
Oct: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
May: 1
October: Outside the best window (May–September (warm, full wildlife‑center schedules, canoe season)). Across United States: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.
May: Inside Ely, Minnesota's best window: May–September (warm, full wildlife‑center schedules, canoe season).
Ely, Minnesota: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings