Best Time to Visit Traverse City: Month-by-Month Guide

Best months for Traverse City: June, July, August, September.

  • Best months for Traverse City: June, July, August, September.
  • Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
  • Shoulder season: September. Good weather without the busiest period.
  • Wettest months: October, November, December.
  • The least pleasant month is December (score 3.5).

Year at a glance

-2° -8° J -1° -9° F 4° -5° M 11° 2° A 17° 7° M 22° 13° J 25° 16° J 25° 16° A 21° 12° S 14° 6° O 7° 1° N 1° -3° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -2°C-8°C54 mm 12– – 3.5
February -1°C-9°C42 mm 9– – 3.9
March 4°C-5°C53 mm 9– – 4.5
April 11°C2°C82 mm 11– – 5.7
May 17°C7°C81 mm 11– – 6.9
June 22°C13°C80 mm 10– – 7.8
July 25°C16°C85 mm 11– – 7.6
August 25°C16°C84 mm 11– – 7.6
September 21°C12°C80 mm 11– – 7.4
October 14°C6°C92 mm 14– – 5.8
November 7°C1°C72 mm 13– – 4.7
December 1°C-3°C62 mm 13– – 3.5

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Traverse City?

The best months are June, July, August, September.

When is the rainy season in Traverse City?

The wettest months are October, November, December.