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Traverse City in March

The toughest month — score 37 of 100

Typical March days in Traverse City reach about 41°F with nights near 23°F.

What to pack for Traverse City in March

• A real winter coat — typical nights drop below freezing, to about 23°F.
• Layers — afternoons run about 18° warmer than mornings.
• A waterproof shell — rain falls on about 10 days in a typical March.

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March 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.