Michigan weather in July
The state broadly agrees with itself in July: afternoons run 79° in Traverse City and 79° in Mackinac Island, with everywhere else in between.
Based on 2 weather stations. Two stations in the vacation north — Detroit and the state’s southern tier run warmer than what’s here, and the Upper Peninsula colder.
Northwest Lower Michigan
Highs near 79°, nights around 58°, and 2.8 in of rain in a typical July.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse City | 79° / 58° | 5 | Cherry-festival week — the whole town moves down to the water. |
The Straits
Highs near 79°, nights around 53°, and 2.7 in of rain in a typical July.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mackinac Island | 79° / 53° | 6 | Warm days, cool nights, and fudge in every direction. |
Each place above has its own page for the full story — what the month feels like, what to pack, and whether the timing is right.