Best time to visit Alpena, MI
A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.
The most comfortable travel window in Alpena runs from May through October — 6 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.
Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.
Daylight ≈ 8h 56m
Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.
Daylight ≈ 10h 10m
Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.
Daylight ≈ 11h 41m
Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.
Daylight ≈ 13h 17m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 14h 40m
Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.
Daylight ≈ 15h 22m
Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.
Daylight ≈ 15h 6m
Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.
Daylight ≈ 13h 54m
Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.
Daylight ≈ 12h 18m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 10h 42m
Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.
Daylight ≈ 9h 17m
Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.
Daylight ≈ 8h 35m
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