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For the most comfortable weather in Door County, aim for June – September. September tops our comfort score at 84/100, with highs around 69°F (20°C) and 3.4 in (86 mm) of rain. May is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are March and December & January, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 26°F to 76°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 33.7 in (855 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 26°F-3°C | 27°F-3°C | 37°F3°C | 47°F8°C | 57°F14°C | 67°F20°C | 76°F24°C | 75°F24°C | 69°F20°C | 55°F13°C | 43°F6°C | 31°F0°C |
| Avg low | 15°F-9°C | 15°F-9°C | 24°F-4°C | 33°F1°C | 43°F6°C | 54°F12°C | 63°F17°C | 63°F17°C | 56°F14°C | 44°F7°C | 33°F1°C | 22°F-5°C |
| Rain/snow | 1.4 in36 mm | 1.4 in36 mm | 2.0 in52 mm | 3.1 in80 mm | 3.7 in93 mm | 3.9 in100 mm | 3.3 in85 mm | 3.3 in83 mm | 3.4 in86 mm | 3.7 in93 mm | 2.2 in57 mm | 2.1 in54 mm |
| Humidity | 90% | 88% | 82% | 78% | 79% | 80% | 78% | 76% | 78% | 79% | 82% | 88% |
| Cloud | 72% | 70% | 68% | 73% | 75% | 70% | 62% | 63% | 61% | 70% | 75% | 75% |
| Comfort | 46 | 47 | 46 | 52 | 66 | 80 | 78 | 79 | 84 | 65 | 47 | 43 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 192 m (630 ft), close to Door County's own ~189 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 26–31°F (-3–0°C) and lows down to 15°F (-9°C). It's the driest season, with only about 5.0 in (126 mm) of rain or snow, 15% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. Comfort scores bottom out in December & January; the season averages 45/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 37°F highs in March to 57°F by May. About 8.9 in (225 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 26% of the year's total. March is cold enough for snow. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (March), averaging 55/100.
Peak warmth: highs of 67–76°F (20–24°C). It's the wettest season, with about 10.6 in (268 mm) of rain, 31% of the year's total. July & August feel humid, with humidity near 78%. June – August are among the best-scoring months (season average 79/100).
Temperatures slide from 69°F highs in September to 43°F by November. About 9.3 in (236 mm) of rain falls across these months, 28% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 33°F (1°C). Comfort peaks here: September ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 65/100.
By comfort score: 4 Great, 2 Good, 5 Fair and 1 Tough. Great months: June – September. Tap a month for its own guide.
For the most comfortable weather in Door County, aim for June – September. September tops our comfort score at 84/100, with highs around 69°F (20°C) and 3.4 in (86 mm) of rain. May is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are March and December & January, mainly because of cool days.
June is the wettest month, averaging about 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain. January is the driest, with about 1.4 in (36 mm). The yearly total is around 33.7 in (855 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C) and highs of 26°F (-3°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 76°F (24°C).
Yes: in July & August humidity averages 78% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 76°F (24°C).
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – March, bottoming out around 15°F (-9°C) in January.
Poll the group on June – September dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
