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Traverse City in April
Traverse City warms up: highs climb to 46°F (8°C), from 36°F in March, with lows of 34°F (1°C) and about 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 52/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 46°F (8°C)
- Avg low
- 34°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 3.3 in (83 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 16 min
- Comfort score
- 52/100 · Fair
What April feels like
It's cool, with highs near 46°F (8°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights cool to an average low of 34°F (1°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.3 in (83 mm).
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are June – September.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 6°C (10°F) from March.
- Comfort improves from 46/100 in March to 52/100.
- Our Great Lakes Hidden Gems route recommends May – Sep, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Insulated jackethighs only 46°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 Traverse City in April
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Mission Point Lighthouse
1870 lighthouse at the tip of Old Mission Peninsula, with beach and trails.
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive
Seven-mile loop through the dunes with overlooks 450 ft above Lake Michigan.
Art's Tavern
Glen Arbor tavern since the 1930s, serving burgers and whitefish near the dunes.
Chateau Chantal
Hilltop winery-inn with views over both bays.
Cherry Republic
Cherry-everything store with samples, from salsa to cherry soda.
Nearby in April
- Sleeping Bear Dunes in April~21 mi · highs 41°F, 3.2 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Door County in April~79 mi · highs 47°F, 3.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Mackinac Island in April~89 mi · highs 44°F, 3.0 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Frankenmuth in April~136 mi · highs 54°F, 3.5 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
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.
Traverse City in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Traverse City?
It's middling, scoring 52/100. The best months are June – September, at up to 86. Expect highs of 46°F (8°C) and 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain. Our Great Lakes Hidden Gems route recommends May – Sep, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Traverse City in April?
Average highs are 46°F (8°C) and average lows 34°F (1°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Traverse City in April?
Some: about 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 34.3 in (872 mm).
What should I pack for Traverse City in April?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 46°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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