Climate Insights for Harbor Springs

The climate in Harbor Springs is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1056mm of precipitation falls per year. Harbor Springs receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Harbor Springs is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -7°C. Harbor Springs experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Harbor Springs vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 20°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Harbor Springs is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1056mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 88mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 151mm of rainfall. April and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 67mm. That's 84mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Harbor Springs receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 241cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 61cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Harbor Springs is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Harbor Springs, which began on March 20, 2026. Harbor Springs is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -7°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 6 days from now.

The best time to visit Harbor Springs is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 86mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -7°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Harbor Springs based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.