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When to go · Traverse City

Traverse City, month by month

The best months for Traverse City: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, snow, many seasonal businesses shut); early Jul if you want quiet — the Cherry Festival fills the town.-2 °C / -8 °C, 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
  2. FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, snow, many seasonal businesses shut); early Jul if you want quiet — the Cherry Festival fills the town.-1 °C / -9 °C, 10 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
  3. MarchGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for the bay and beaches; late Sep–mid Oct for fall colour). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.5 °C / -5 °C, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
  4. AprilGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for the bay and beaches; late Sep–mid Oct for fall colour). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.12 °C / 0 °C, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  5. MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for the bay and beaches; late Sep–mid Oct for fall colour). Across United States: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.19 °C / 6 °C, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  6. JuneGreatInside Traverse City's best window: Jun–Sep for the bay and beaches; late Sep–mid Oct for fall colour.25 °C / 12 °C, 10 rain daysCrowds: High
  7. JulyGreatInside Traverse City's best window: Jun–Sep for the bay and beaches; late Sep–mid Oct for fall colour.27 °C / 15 °C, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  8. AugustGreatInside Traverse City's best window: Jun–Sep for the bay and beaches; late Sep–mid Oct for fall colour.26 °C / 15 °C, 11 rain daysCrowds: High
  9. SeptemberGreatInside Traverse City's best window: Jun–Sep for the bay and beaches; late Sep–mid Oct for fall colour.22 °C / 11 °C, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  10. OctoberGreatInside Traverse City's best window: Jun–Sep for the bay and beaches; late Sep–mid Oct for fall colour.15 °C / 5 °C, 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  11. NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for the bay and beaches; late Sep–mid Oct for fall colour). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.7 °C / 0 °C, 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  12. DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for the bay and beaches; late Sep–mid Oct for fall colour). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.1 °C / -5 °C, 14 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday