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Traverse City in August

One of the best months — score 94 of 100

Typical August days in Traverse City reach about 80°F with nights near 59°F.

What to pack for Traverse City in August

• A light jacket or fleece for evenings.
• Layers — afternoons run about 21° warmer than mornings.
• A waterproof shell — rain falls on about 10 days in a typical August.
• Swimsuit, sandals, and reef-safe sunscreen.

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August vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Traverse City

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.