What is the weather like in Detroit vs Traverse City in August?

In August, Detroit averages 28°C high / 19°C low with about 124 mm of rain; Traverse City averages 26°C high / 17°C low with about 79 mm.

Detroit vs Traverse City in August

Traverse City is the better pick in August — 86 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Traverse City is warm, a little rain, clean air, while Detroit is hot, rainy.

Detroit vs Traverse City — August climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Detroit	🇺🇸 Traverse City
Comfort score	78/100 (B)	86/100 (A)
Feels-like high	30°C	28°C
Avg high / low	28° / 19°	26° / 17°
Rainfall	124 mm	79 mm
Rainy days	9	8
Humidity	71%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	52	42

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Detroit vs Traverse City in August — FAQ

Is August better in Detroit or Traverse City?: Traverse City is the better pick in August — 86 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Traverse City is warm, a little rain, clean air, while Detroit is hot, rainy.
What is the weather like in Detroit vs Traverse City in August?: In August, Detroit averages 28°C high / 19°C low with about 124 mm of rain; Traverse City averages 26°C high / 17°C low with about 79 mm.