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Michigan Weather in November

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

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Thinking about venturing to Michigan, the United States of America this November and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Michigan in November

Michigan, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. November in Michigan generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C (39°F) in Ironwood to 10°C (50°F) in Canton. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C (32°F) in Canton and -5°C (23°F) in Ironwood.

To explore the conditions in Michigan, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Iron Mountain with an average of 44 mm (1.7 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Sault Ste. Marie with 100 mm (3.9 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 November

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 November for some of the most popular destinations in Michigan, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Michigan (November)

Precipitation variation in Michigan (November)

Mackinaw City

In November Mackinaw City generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
6°C (43°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
0°C (32°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
76 mm (3 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Mackinaw City →

Detroit

In November Detroit generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
10°C (50°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
177 hours
108 hours
85 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
10 days
14 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Detroit →

Benton Harbor

In November Benton Harbor generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
10°C (50°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
138 hours
117 hours
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
12 days
16 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Benton Harbor →

South Haven

In November South Haven generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
2°C (36°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
138 hours
117 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
17 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in South Haven →

Stevensville

In November Stevensville generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
10°C (50°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
138 hours
117 hours
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
12 days
16 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Stevensville →

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In our records: the United States of America November extremes

Notable November 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.

  • From our sources, the wettest November day in the United States of America brought 473 mm (19 in) in Hilo on November 2, 2000.

Popular cities in November

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mackinaw City 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Detroit 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Benton Harbor 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
South Haven 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Stevensville 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
New Buffalo 9°C (48°F) 1°C (34°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)

Michigan weather in November: frequently asked questions

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

In November, Michigan, the United States of America generally has less favorable weather conditions. Mackinaw City sees daytime temperatures near 6°C (43°F), with nights cooling to roughly 0°C (32°F).

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

In Mackinaw City, the average daytime high in November is 6°C (43°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 0°C (32°F).

Does Michigan, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in November?

Not particularly. Mackinaw City averages just 76 mm (3 in) of snow/rain in November, making it a mostly dry month for Michigan, the United States of America.

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

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Mackinaw City, November may not be the ideal time to visit Michigan, the United States of America.

On average, the best time to visit Michigan, the United States of America is in June, July and August with generally excellent weather in Mackinaw City. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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