Traverse City in May

6.9out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 17°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.

17°CAvg high
7°CAvg low
11Rainy days (81 mm)
14:38 hDaylight
06:20Sunrise · 20:58 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 17°C
  • Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (3.0 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

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

How hot is Traverse City in May?

Daytime highs average 17°C and nights about 7°C.

When is the best time to visit Traverse City?

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