Traverse City weather in August
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days. Average highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C, with around 10 rainy days expected throughout the month.
✦ This is a recommended month to visit Traverse City. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.
Average high
25°C
Average low
17°C
Rainy days
10 days
Best months to visit
June, July, August
What to do in Traverse City in August
Whatever the weather, Traverse City rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Cherry festival attendance: summer celebration and sampling
Wine trail tours: Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsula
Grand Traverse Bay kayaking and beach swimming
Sleeping Bear Dunes national lakeshore visiting
Beach restaurants and farm-to-table dining scene
Farmers market: local produce and artisan products shopping
What to pack for August
Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.
Browse other months
January
-2C
Cold, with some rainy days.
February
-2C
Cold, with some rainy days.
March
3C
Cold, with some rainy days.
April
9C
Cold, with some rainy days.
May
17C
Cool, with some rainy days.
Recommended
June
23C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
Recommended
July
25C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
Recommended
August (you are here)
25C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
September
21C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
October
14C
Cool, with regular rainfall.
November
7C
Cold, with some rainy days.
December
2C
Cold, with some rainy days.
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