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Traverse City in September

A good month — score 74 of 100

Typical September days in Traverse City reach about 72°F with nights near 52°F; rain is frequent — about 12 days see some rain, usually in showers.

What to pack for Traverse City in September

• A light jacket or fleece for evenings.
• Layers — afternoons run about 20° warmer than mornings.
• A waterproof shell — rain falls on about 12 days in a typical September.

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September 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.