Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Mackinac Island in November
Mackinac Island cools off: highs slip to 41°F (5°C), from 53°F in October, with lows of 33°F (1°C) and about 3.0 in (75 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 41/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 41°F (5°C)
- Avg low
- 33°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 3.0 in (75 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 79%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 12 min
- Comfort score
- 41/100 · Tough
What November feels like
It's cool, with highs near 41°F (5°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights cool to an average low of 33°F (1°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.0 in (75 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 79%.
Only about 9 h 12 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around November
November is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are June and September.
- Comfort slips from 57/100 in October to 41/100.
- Our Great Lakes Hidden Gems route recommends May – Sep, so November falls outside its suggested window.
- Our Michigan Lake Shore route recommends Jun – Sep, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 41°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Mackinac Island in November
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Fort Mackinac
18th-century fort above the harbor with cannon firings and costumed interpreters.
Mackinac Island Carriage Tours
Narrated horse-drawn carriage tour of the island's sights.
Original Murdick's Fudge
Island fudge maker since 1887; watch it worked on marble slabs.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 41°F.
Arch Rock
Limestone arch 146 ft above the water, reached by stairs or a bluff road.
The Pink Pony
Waterfront restaurant and bar at the Chippewa Hotel, famous for whitefish.
Nearby in November
- Traverse City in November~89 mi · highs 44°F, 2.8 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Sleeping Bear Dunes in November~103 mi · highs 44°F, 2.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Door County in November~138 mi · highs 43°F, 2.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Frankenmuth in November~179 mi · highs 46°F, 2.3 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Mackinac Island in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Mackinac Island?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 41/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are June and September. Expect highs of 41°F (5°C) and 3.0 in (75 mm) of rain. Our Great Lakes Hidden Gems route recommends May – Sep, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Mackinac Island in November?
Average highs are 41°F (5°C) and average lows 33°F (1°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Mackinac Island in November?
Some: about 3.0 in (75 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 34.4 in (875 mm).
What should I pack for Mackinac Island in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 41°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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Planning Mackinac Island in November?
Share this November plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.