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June – September are the best time to visit Traverse City on the climate data: September scores 86/100, with highs around 68°F (20°C) and 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain. May is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 28°F to 74°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 34.3 in (872 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 29°F-2°C | 28°F-2°C | 36°F2°C | 46°F8°C | 56°F13°C | 65°F19°C | 73°F23°C | 74°F23°C | 68°F20°C | 55°F13°C | 44°F7°C | 34°F1°C |
| Avg low | 22°F-6°C | 20°F-7°C | 26°F-4°C | 34°F1°C | 43°F6°C | 53°F12°C | 62°F17°C | 64°F18°C | 57°F14°C | 46°F8°C | 36°F2°C | 28°F-2°C |
| Rain/snow | 2.0 in51 mm | 1.7 in42 mm | 2.0 in51 mm | 3.3 in83 mm | 3.5 in88 mm | 3.2 in81 mm | 2.6 in67 mm | 3.0 in76 mm | 3.4 in87 mm | 4.4 in111 mm | 2.8 in70 mm | 2.6 in65 mm |
| Humidity | 88% | 86% | 82% | 79% | 80% | 81% | 79% | 77% | 76% | 79% | 82% | 86% |
| Cloud | 79% | 76% | 67% | 67% | 66% | 60% | 53% | 54% | 54% | 69% | 76% | 82% |
| Comfort | 42 | 44 | 46 | 52 | 68 | 85 | 82 | 82 | 86 | 63 | 47 | 40 |
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 207 m (679 ft), close to Traverse City's own ~182 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 28–34°F (-2–1°C) and lows down to 20°F (-7°C). It's the driest season, with only about 6.2 in (158 mm) of rain or snow, 18% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December – February), averaging 42/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 36°F highs in March to 56°F by May. About 8.7 in (222 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 25% of the year's total. March is cold enough for snow. May score well without being the very best (season average 55/100).
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 65–74°F (19–23°C). About 8.8 in (224 mm) of rain falls across these months, 26% of the year's total. August feels humid, with humidity near 77%. June – August are among the best-scoring months (season average 83/100).
Temperatures slide from 68°F highs in September to 44°F by November. It's the wettest season, with about 10.6 in (268 mm) of rain, 31% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 36°F (2°C). Comfort peaks here: September ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 65/100.
By comfort score: 4 Great, 2 Good, 3 Fair and 3 Tough. Great months: June – September. Tap a month for its own guide.
June – September are the best time to visit Traverse City on the climate data: September scores 86/100, with highs around 68°F (20°C) and 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain. May is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
October is the wettest month, averaging about 4.4 in (111 mm) of rain. February is the driest, with about 1.7 in (42 mm). The yearly total is around 34.3 in (872 mm).
February is the coldest, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C) and highs of 28°F (-2°C). The warmest is August, with average highs of 74°F (23°C).
Yes: in August humidity averages 77% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 74°F (23°C).
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – March, bottoming out around 20°F (-7°C) in February.
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