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Michigan City (IN) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Michigan City can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to very cold. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Michigan City. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold 0°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -8°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Michigan City has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1068 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Michigan City experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 120 mm in August, the wettest month, and 59 mm in March, the driest month.

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

Sunshine over the year

Michigan City can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 3.7 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: South Bend, the United States of America (53 KM, 33 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: South Bend, the United States of America (53 KM, 33 Miles).

Forecast for Michigan City (IN)

Sun   Dec 22
0°C | -9°C
S 4 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
3°C | -2°C
S 5 m/s
1.1 mm
overcast and slight snow

overcast and slight snow

Tue   Dec 24
3°C | 0°C
E 2 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

The best time of year to visit Michigan City in the United States of America

During the months of May, June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Michigan City?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Michigan City?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 0°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Michigan City?
    August tops the wettest month list with 120 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Michigan City?
    March is the driest month with 59 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Michigan City?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 309 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.