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Door County Weather by Month for Renters (NOAA Normals)
Quick answer
NOAA's 1991–2020 Climate Normals for the Sturgeon Bay Experimental Farm station show average highs from 25.2°F (January) to 78.0°F (July) and average lows from 10.4°F (January) to 58.8°F (July). June is the wettest month (4.12 in) and February the driest (1.34 in). On BnB Search, the Door County vacation rentals hub lists 249 places, 190 of them individual stays. Sources are linked at the end.
Door County climate at a glance (NOAA 1991–2020)
- Station: Sturgeon Bay Experimental Farm (NOAA ID USC00478267), elevation about 699 ft.
- Warmest average high: 78.0°F in July.
- Coldest average low: 10.4°F in January.
- Wettest month: June, 4.12 in of precipitation.
- Driest month: February, 1.34 in.
- Snowfall: 15.6 in in January, the snowiest month.
Why this matters for renters: the numbers below tell you what to pack and what to ask a host before you book. They do not say when to go; that depends on what you want to do.
Monthly normals table
| Month | Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | Precip (in) | Snowfall (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.2 | 10.4 | 1.71 | 15.6 |
| February | 28.1 | 11.9 | 1.34 | 12.9 |
| March | 37.9 | 21.3 | 1.90 | 8.6 |
| April | 50.1 | 32.0 | 3.07 | 4.0 |
| May | 62.4 | 42.5 | 3.32 | 0.0 |
| June | 72.6 | 52.9 | 4.12 | 0.0 |
| July | 78.0 | 58.8 | 3.57 | 0.0 |
| August | 76.8 | 58.2 | 3.32 | 0.0 |
| September | 69.1 | 50.7 | 3.10 | 0.0 |
| October | 55.9 | 39.4 | 3.24 | 0.2 |
| November | 42.4 | 28.9 | 2.20 | 2.4 |
| December | 31.1 | 18.5 | 1.97 | 13.7 |
About this data
These are NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals for the Sturgeon Bay Experimental Farm station (ID USC00478267), elevation 213 m (about 699 ft), about 12 miles south of the middle of our Door County listing pins. NOAA computed the high-temperature normal from 28 years of data, the low from 28 and precipitation from 30; its completeness flags for these values are S ("S" standard, "R" representative, as defined in NOAA's documentation). Normals are 30-year averages, not a forecast: any given week can be much warmer, colder, wetter or drier.
The station is the Sturgeon Bay experimental farm. Other parts of the peninsula may differ.
Packing notes from the numbers
- Average lows are at or below 32°F in January, February, March, April, November and December. Pack warm layers for evenings and mornings in those months.
- Average lows are between 33°F and 45°F in May and October, so a jacket is useful after dark.
- Average precipitation is 4 inches or more in June. A rain jacket or umbrella is worth packing.
- NOAA lists 1 inch or more of average snowfall in January, February, March, April, November and December.
What our Door County listings show
These counts come from BnB Search's own directory data and change when listings are added or removed.
- 249 listings in total: 190 individual stays, 46 resorts, inns or lodging businesses, 12 rental companies, property managers or real estate offices and 1 other local listings that are not rentals.
- Area tags: Sister Bay / Ellison Bay 143, Fish Creek / Ephraim 17, Sturgeon Bay 11, Egg Harbor 11, Baileys Harbor 8. Our area tags are broad, so open the map pin to see exactly where a listing is.
- Words in the stay titles: of the 190 stays, 3 mention oceanfront, beachfront or an ocean view; 2 mention walking to the beach; 26 mention lakefront, waterfront or lake access; 3 mention a dock; 6 mention a hot tub or spa; 2 mention a pool; 13 mention pets or dogs; 20 mention cabin; 3 mention condo. Hosts write these titles themselves, so confirm each feature before you book.
Browse them on the Door County hub (map and filters) or in the full Door County listings directory.
Before you book a Door County rental
- For a stay in January, February, March, April, November and December, ask the host how the driveway and access road are cleared after snow or ice, and whether a 4WD or AWD vehicle is recommended.
- Ask whether the heating system, hot tub and any pipes are winterized or kept running, and who to call if the heat fails.
- For June, read the cancellation and weather policy before you book, and plan an indoor backup for rainy days.
- Check a current forecast from the National Weather Service (weather.gov) a few days before you travel; normals do not replace a forecast.
FAQ
Which month is warmest and which is coldest at the Sturgeon Bay Experimental Farm station?
July has the highest average high (78.0°F). January has the lowest average low (10.4°F). These are 1991–2020 normals.
Which month is wettest?
June, with 4.12 inches of average precipitation. February is the driest at 1.34 inches.
How many Door County rentals does BnB Search list?
249 listings, including 190 individual stays. The rest are lodging businesses, rental companies or other local listings.
Does BnB Search book the stay?
No. Compare on the hub, then book on the site linked from the listing.
Sources
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, Sturgeon Bay Experimental Farm station (USC00478267)
- NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 monthly normals data file for USC00478267 (CSV)
- NOAA NCEI monthly normals documentation (completeness flags)
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