Michigan travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Michigan with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Michigan.

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Michigan travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Michigan with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Michigan - quick facts
Flight time^✝	8.5 hours
Time difference	UK -5 to -6 hours
Language(s)	English
Currency	US Dollar
Electricity	A + B plug (120V)
Driving side	Right
Visa^✝	Yes

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✝ = Typical flight time from the UK and visa requirements for UK travellers.

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Michigan weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °F	30	32	45	57	70	79	82	81	73	61	48	36
Hours of sunshine (daily)	3	4	5	7	8	9	10	8	7	5	3	3
Days with some rainfall	13	11	13	12	11	11	9	9	10	10	12	14
Sea temperature °F	37	36	36	39	48	59	70	73	68	59	50	41

The Michigan weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Detroit.

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Michigan travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Michigan from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

UK traveller advice for the Michigan - UK FCDO
Irish traveller advice for the Michigan - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
Canadian travel advice for the Michigan - Government of Canada
Safe travel advisories for the Michigan - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
Smarter traveller advice for the Michigan - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Michigan.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Michigan travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Michigan with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Vaccines & medicines for the Michigan - CDC
Health & vaccinations for the Michigan - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
How to stay safe & healthy in the Michigan - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Michigan, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Michigan travel features

Do you want to learn more about Michigan? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Michigan.

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Michigan FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Michigan including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to Michigan?

Michigan is open to fully vaccinated travellers only from the UK.

Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination required for arrivals from the UK.

Check out Michigan Department of Public Health for more information.