Lansing (MI) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Lansing, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in July to a very cold -1°C (30°F) in the coolest month, February.

Nights vary from 16°C (61°F) in July to around -10°C (14°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

On average, Lansing receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 954 mm (38 in). The climate in Lansing shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in June, the wettest month, with an average of 115 mm (4.5 in) of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 46 mm (1.8 in) of snowfall over 12 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Lansing Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Lansing serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.7 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Lansing.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 81%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 67%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year