SeasonMapTraverse City weather in September
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September in Traverse City: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Traverse City · #519 of 1383 destinations to visit in September · comfort 85/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Traverse City in September
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Traverse City climate normals — September
| Daytime high | 21°C / 70°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Rainfall | 88 mm / 3.5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 13°C / 56°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Traverse City in September
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
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Best months for Traverse City's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherTraverse City's best weather comes in June, August and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Traverse City — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Traverse City in September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Traverse City?
- September in Traverse City: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Traverse City on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
- What is the weather like in Traverse City in September?
- In September, Traverse City averages a daily high of 21.1°C and a low of 14.8°C, with about 88.4 mm of rain over roughly 12.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Traverse City in September?
- Traverse City has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in September.
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Similar destinations in North America — September
Within 300 km: Mackinac Island's Fall colour around 25 Sep – 20 Oct.