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Traverse City (MI) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Traverse City can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months, and very cold during the cooler months. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Traverse City can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -2°C during cooler months like February.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -10°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Traverse City experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 903 mm yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, October receives high rainfall, averaging 111 mm of precipitation, recorded across 17 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less snowfall, with 47 mm over 16 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Traverse City Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Traverse City (MI)

Fri   Dec 27
6°C | 3°C
SE 3 m/s
7.8 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Sat   Dec 28
8°C | 3°C
SW 6 m/s
2.3 mm
overcast and slight rain

overcast and slight rain

Sun   Dec 29
5°C | 0°C
NE 3 m/s
9.7 mm
overcast and  chance of rain

overcast and chance of rain

The best time of year to visit Traverse City in the United States of America

During the months of June, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is winter in Traverse City?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Traverse City?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Traverse City?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Traverse City?
    October tops the wettest month list with 111 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Traverse City?
    February is the driest month with 47 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.