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Traverse City in June
Traverse City warms up: highs climb to 65°F (19°C), from 56°F in May, with lows of 53°F (12°C) and about 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain.
June opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 85/100 (2nd of 12).
- Avg high
- 65°F (19°C)
- Avg low
- 53°F (12°C)
- Rain
- 3.2 in (81 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 60%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 22 min
- Comfort score
- 85/100 · Great
What June feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 65°F (19°C), good for long walks.
Lows average 53°F (12°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.2 in (81 mm).
Long days help: there are roughly 15 h 22 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around June
June is one of Traverse City's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: June – September.
- Longest days of the year, about 15 h 22 min of daylight.
- Comfort improves from 68/100 in May to 85/100.
- June sits inside the May – Sep window our Great Lakes Hidden Gems route recommends.
What to pack for June
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 53°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 June
June is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Moomers Homemade Ice Cream
Farm ice-cream shop overlooking pastures, with dozens of flavors.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best summer evening.
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive
Seven-mile loop through the dunes with overlooks 450 ft above Lake Michigan.
Why now June scores 85/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Dune Climb
Climb a huge sand dune; the full hike to Lake Michigan is 3.5 miles round trip.
Why now Highs near 65°F and 3.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
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.
Nearby in June
- Sleeping Bear Dunes in June~21 mi · highs 56°F, 3.2 in rain · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Door County in June~79 mi · highs 67°F, 3.9 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Mackinac Island in June~89 mi · highs 64°F, 3.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Frankenmuth in June~136 mi · highs 75°F, 3.4 in rain · 5°C (9°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 June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Traverse City?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 85/100. Expect highs of 65°F (19°C) and 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain. June is inside the May – Sep window our Great Lakes Hidden Gems route recommends.
How hot is Traverse City in June?
Average highs are 65°F (19°C) and average lows 53°F (12°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Traverse City in June?
Some: about 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 34.3 in (872 mm).
What should I pack for Traverse City in June?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 53°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).
More on Traverse City
Routes in season in June
- Great Lakes Hidden Gems May – Sep
Planning Traverse City in June?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.