Weather Guide

Traverse City, Michigan, United States Average Monthly Weather

Weather score35Poor annual avg

Best months: July, August, June

Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 12°C, sunshine averages 6h per day, and rainfall totals about 768mm. Sea temperatures average 9°C across the year.

Traverse City, Michigan, United States, United States travel weather guide
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Annual weather

Annual averages

Temp

12°C

Rain

768mm

Annual total

Sun

6h

Sea

9°C

Weather score

35

Poor avg

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 76mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 21°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Traverse City, Michigan, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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August25°C average high

August is one of Traverse City's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

August76mm average rain

August is wetter than Traverse City's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.

Driest monthsJanuary to May and November to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

August8.4 hours average sun

August is brighter than Traverse City's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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August21°C average sea

August is one of Traverse City's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 18°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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August61 weather score

August is one of Traverse City's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.

Best weather monthsJuly to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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