Northeastern Michigan, Michigan, United States of America: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Northeastern Michigan, Michigan, United States of America? If you're planning to go to Northeastern Michigan, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Northeastern Michigan, Michigan, United States of America

Based on the climate and weather in Northeastern Michigan, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Northeastern Michigan, Michigan, United States of America by month

January

January in Northeastern Michigan is biting cold and somewhat snowy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 10s F (single digits below 0 C), with a few days below 0 F (10+ below zero C).

It snows about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Multiple layer jacket shell
Waterproof coat
Thermal undergarments
Scarf
Sweaters
Gloves
Fleeces
Pajamas, such as sweats
Very heavy socks
Insulated boots
Waterproof boots
Umbrella

February

February in Northeastern Michigan is frosty. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 10s F (single digits below 0 C), with a few days below 0 F (10+ below zero C). It snows 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Very heavy socks
Waterproof coat
Umbrella
Gloves
Pajamas, such as sweats
Fleeces
Scarf
Insulated boots
Waterproof boots
Multiple layer jacket shell
Sweaters
Thermal undergarments

March

Traveling to Northeastern Michigan in March, you will notice that it is cold. Expect it to snow occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Heavy socks
Heavy jacket
Waterproof coat
Warm pants or jeans
Umbrella
Cold weather footwear
Waterproof boots
Gloves or mittens
Sweaters

April

April in Northeastern Michigan can be brisk. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Light gloves or mittens
Umbrella
Socks
Waterproof coat
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof boots
Fleeces
Standard footwear
Jacket or coat

May

May in Northeastern Michigan can be chilly. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters.

During this time, temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Long skirts
Standard footwear
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Pants or jeans
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Light jacket or fleece
Socks
Rain coat

June

If you visit Northeastern Michigan during June, you are likely to find that it is balmy.

Temperatures tend to hover around the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Rain coat
Dresses
Light jacket or fleece
Long skirts
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Pants or jeans
Socks
Waterproof luggage

July

If you are traveling to Northeastern Michigan in July, you will notice that it is warm. Daytime temperatures are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Long and short sleeve shirts
Light footwear
Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Umbrella
Sandals
Waterproof luggage
Shorts or short pants
Skirts
Rain coat

August

If you go to Northeastern Michigan in August, you will notice that it is warm. Daytime temperatures are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Long and short sleeve shirts
Light footwear
Sandals
Rain coat
Shorts or short pants
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Skirts
Dresses
Waterproof footwear

September

If you visit Northeastern Michigan during September, you are likely to find that it is balmy.

Temperatures tend to hover around the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Dresses
Light jacket or fleece
Standard footwear
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Long skirts
Socks
Waterproof footwear
Pants or jeans

October

If you vacation in Northeastern Michigan during October, you are likely to find that it is crisp.

Temperatures tend to hover around the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Warm pants or jeans
Umbrella
Standard footwear
Light gloves or mittens
Jacket or coat
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Fleeces
Socks

November

In November, Northeastern Michigan is brisk. Temperatures routinely are in the low 40s F (single digits C) and once in a while jump into the low 50s F (single digits C) range.

At night, lows are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C). This is also a rainy time for Northeastern Michigan, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Jacket or coat
Warm pants or jeans
Light gloves or mittens
Umbrella
Waterproof coat
Socks
Fleeces
Waterproof boots

December

Traveling to Northeastern Michigan in December, you will notice that it can be extremely cold. Expect it to snow a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sweaters
Heavy jacket
Waterproof boots
Cold weather footwear
Gloves or mittens
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof coat
Umbrella
Heavy socks

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Northeastern Michigan, Michigan, United States of America

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Northeastern Michigan, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

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