May weather in Traverse City, MI
The average temperature in Traverse City in May is 55.3°F (43.4°F–67.2°F). Average precipitation: 2.84 inches.
May is a spring month in Traverse City, and is warmer than the annual average of 46.9°F. Daily temperatures swing about 23.8°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 12 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 14h 38m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
67.2°F
Avg Low
43.4°F
Precipitation
2.84 in
Daylight
14h 38m
May records in Traverse City
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 84.9°F (1913) | 21.0°F (1961) | 1.02 in (1911) |
| May 2 | 88.0°F (1959) | 17.1°F (1966) | 1.46 in (2021) |
| May 3 | 88.0°F (1955) | 21.9°F (1967) | 1.59 in (2012) |
| May 4 | 84.9°F (1934) | 19.9°F (1966) | 1.08 in (1938) |
| May 5 | 90.0°F (1959) | 24.1°F (1968) | 0.97 in (1979) |
| May 6 | 89.1°F (1930) | 19.9°F (1968) | 1.45 in (1983) |
| May 7 | 122.0°F (2004) | 24.1°F (1989) | 1.13 in (2001) |
| May 8 | 84.0°F (1936) | 19.9°F (1966) | 0.85 in (1967) |
| May 9 | 90.0°F (1993) | 24.1°F (1955) | 1.60 in (1924) |
| May 10 | 91.9°F (2022) | 21.9°F (1961) | 1.64 in (1963) |
| May 11 | 88.0°F (1897) | 24.1°F (1902) | 1.84 in (2006) |
| May 12 | 96.1°F (2022) | 24.1°F (1976) | 0.92 in (1978) |
| May 13 | 93.9°F (2022) | 24.3°F (2020) | 1.44 in (2004) |
| May 14 | 88.0°F (1900) | 26.1°F (1973) | 1.35 in (1957) |
| May 15 | 93.0°F (1998) | 27.0°F (2002) | 1.41 in (2001) |
| May 16 | 93.0°F (1977) | 27.0°F (1984) | 0.76 in (1965) |
| May 17 | 91.0°F (1903) | 25.0°F (1983) | 0.88 in (2020) |
| May 18 | 91.0°F (1998) | 26.1°F (1973) | 1.36 in (2020) |
| May 19 | 91.9°F (1975) | 24.1°F (2002) | 1.40 in (1918) |
| May 20 | 95.0°F (1977) | 28.0°F (1954) | 1.30 in (1912) |
| May 21 | 93.0°F (1975) | 26.1°F (1969) | 1.00 in (1926) |
| May 22 | 89.1°F (1964) | 16.2°F (2009) | 1.43 in (1911) |
| May 23 | 90.0°F (1975) | 24.1°F (1963) | 2.05 in (1927) |
| May 24 | 93.0°F (2010) | 25.0°F (1956) | 1.13 in (1981) |
| May 25 | 91.0°F (2018) | 28.0°F (1969) | 1.00 in (1904) |
| May 26 | 91.0°F (2020) | 27.0°F (1969) | 1.00 in (1907) |
| May 27 | 93.0°F (1978) | 28.0°F (1961) | 1.84 in (1932) |
| May 28 | 95.0°F (1978) | 29.1°F (2008) | 1.07 in (2017) |
| May 29 | 95.0°F (2018) | 30.9°F (1964) | 4.18 in (1942) |
| May 30 | 91.9°F (1937) | 28.0°F (1961) | 1.41 in (1975) |
| May 31 | 95.0°F (1934) | 28.0°F (1966) | 2.78 in (1942) |