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Michigan Weather in July

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Michigan, the United States of America in July.

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Considering a trip to Michigan, the United States of America this July and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Michigan in July

Michigan, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. July in Michigan generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. July is a summer month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Harbor Springs to 29°C (84°F) in Canton. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Canton and 15°C (59°F) in Harbor Springs. On average, July is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Michigan, the United States of America.

For a closer look at conditions across Michigan, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Traverse City with an average of 53 mm (2.1 in) to high rainfall in Marshall with 119 mm (4.7 in).

Explore Michigan by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Michigan — and find the best time to visit. (based on Mackinaw City)

January-3°C (27°F) February-3°C (27°F) March3°C (37°F) April9°C (48°F) May16°C (61°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September20°C (68°F) October13°C (55°F) November6°C (43°F) December0°C (32°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Michigan in July

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Michigan.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Michigan

What is the weather like in July for some of the most popular destinations in Michigan, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Michigan (July)

Precipitation variation in Michigan (July)

Mackinaw City

In July Mackinaw City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mackinaw City →

Detroit

In July Detroit generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
302 hours
319 hours
286 hours
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Detroit →

Benton Harbor

In July Benton Harbor generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
301 hours
330 hours
298 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
126 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Benton Harbor →

South Haven

In July South Haven generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
301 hours
330 hours
298 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in South Haven →

Stevensville

In July Stevensville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
301 hours
330 hours
298 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Stevensville →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Michigan, in the United States of America.

In our records: the United States of America July extremes

Notable July records observed across cities in the United States of America in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest July day in the United States of America reached 51°C (124°F) in Palm Desert on July 28, 1995.

Popular cities in July

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Michigan in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mackinaw City 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Detroit 29°C (84°F) 18°C (64°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Benton Harbor 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
South Haven 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Stevensville 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
New Buffalo 27°C (81°F) 18°C (64°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)

Michigan weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Michigan, the United States of America in July?

In July, Michigan, the United States of America generally has perfect weather conditions. Mackinaw City sees daytime temperatures near 24°C (75°F), with nights cooling to roughly 14°C (57°F).

What is the average temperature in Michigan, the United States of America in July?

Average temperatures in Michigan, the United States of America during July range from a nighttime low near 14°C (57°F) to a daytime high around 24°C (75°F) in Mackinaw City.

Does Michigan, the United States of America get a lot of rain in July?

Not particularly. Mackinaw City averages just 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain in July, making it a mostly dry month for Michigan, the United States of America.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Michigan, the United States of America?

We consider July to be one of the best times to travel to Michigan, the United States of America. Typically, the climate in Mackinaw City is perfect.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Mackinaw City. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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