East Lansing weather in May (Michigan, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to East Lansing in May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In May, East Lansing typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 21°C. At night, they generally drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

East Lansing in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 13 days with rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 280 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized East Lansing climate page with graphs.

 

East Lansing, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 280 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

Data from: Lansing, the United States of America (5 KM, 3 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to East Lansing, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in East Lansing.

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