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Saugatuck Weather by Month for Renters (NOAA Normals)
Quick answer
NOAA's 1991–2020 Climate Normals for the Holland Tulip City Airport station show average highs from 31.8°F (January) to 81.7°F (July) and average lows from 19.9°F (January) to 61.6°F (July). October is the wettest month (4.22 in) and February the driest (1.77 in). On BnB Search, the Saugatuck and Douglas vacation rentals hub lists 183 places, 126 of them individual stays. Sources are linked at the end.
Saugatuck climate at a glance (NOAA 1991–2020)
- Station: Holland Tulip City Airport (NOAA ID USW00004839), elevation about 689 ft.
- Warmest average high: 81.7°F in July.
- Coldest average low: 19.9°F in January.
- Wettest month: October, 4.22 in of precipitation.
- Driest month: February, 1.77 in.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.8 | 19.9 | 1.87 |
| February | 34.3 | 20.5 | 1.77 |
| March | 44.4 | 27.6 | 2.07 |
| April | 56.8 | 37.4 | 3.50 |
| May | 68.6 | 47.9 | 3.76 |
| June | 78.1 | 57.7 | 3.45 |
| July | 81.7 | 61.6 | 2.80 |
| August | 80.2 | 59.9 | 3.06 |
| September | 73.5 | 52.4 | 2.95 |
| October | 60.8 | 42.6 | 4.22 |
| November | 47.6 | 33.8 | 3.20 |
| December | 36.9 | 26.2 | 2.11 |
About this data
These are NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals for the Holland Tulip City Airport station (ID USW00004839), elevation 210 m (about 689 ft), about 8 miles northeast of the middle of our Saugatuck listing pins. NOAA computed the high-temperature normal from 24 years of data, the low from 23 and precipitation from 22; its completeness flags for these values are R and 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.
NOAA does not publish a complete monthly snowfall normal for this station, so this guide does not list snowfall.
Packing notes from the numbers
- Average lows are at or below 32°F in January, February, March and December. Pack warm layers for evenings and mornings in those months.
- Average lows are between 33°F and 45°F in April, October and November, so a jacket is useful after dark.
- Average precipitation is 4 inches or more in October. A rain jacket or umbrella is worth packing.
What our Saugatuck and Douglas listings show
These counts come from BnB Search's own directory data and change when listings are added or removed.
- 183 listings in total: 126 individual stays, 21 resorts, inns or lodging businesses, 25 rental companies, property managers or real estate offices and 11 other local listings that are not rentals.
- Area tags: Saugatuck 117, Douglas 9. Our area tags are broad, so open the map pin to see exactly where a listing is.
- Words in the stay titles: of the 126 stays, 2 mention walking to the beach; 6 mention lakefront, waterfront or lake access; 10 mention a hot tub or spa; 8 mention a pool; 17 mention pets or dogs; 4 mention cabin; 11 mention condo. Hosts write these titles themselves, so confirm each feature before you book.
Browse them on the Saugatuck and Douglas hub (map and filters) or in the full Saugatuck and Douglas listings directory.
Before you book a Saugatuck and Douglas rental
- For a stay in January, February, March 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 October, 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 Holland Tulip City Airport station?
July has the highest average high (81.7°F). January has the lowest average low (19.9°F). These are 1991–2020 normals.
Which month is wettest?
October, with 4.22 inches of average precipitation. February is the driest at 1.77 inches.
How many Saugatuck and Douglas rentals does BnB Search list?
183 listings, including 126 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, Holland Tulip City Airport station (USW00004839)
- NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 monthly normals data file for USW00004839 (CSV)
- NOAA NCEI monthly normals documentation (completeness flags)
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