Michigan weather in November
The state broadly agrees with itself in November: afternoons run 44° in Traverse City and 44° 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 44°, nights around 30°, and 5.6 in of snow in a typical November.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | Snow | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse City | 44° / 30° | 5 | 5.6 in | The peninsulas empty out and the first squalls arrive. |
The Straits
Highs near 44°, nights around 27°, and 2.7 in of rain in a typical November.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mackinac Island | 44° / 27° | 15 | The season is over; the island belongs to its residents again. |
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.